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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.08, 1,857.80 and 508.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.08, 1,857.80 and 508.46 is: 762.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.08 : 1,857.80 = 508.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.08/1,857.80 = 508.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.08x = 1,857.80 × 508.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.08x = 944,616.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,616.99/1,239.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.35

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