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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.03, 1,858.14 and 508.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.03, 1,858.14 and 508.28 is: 762.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.03 : 1,858.14 = 508.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.03/1,858.14 = 508.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.03x = 1,858.14 × 508.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.03x = 944,446.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,446.11/1,239.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.25

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