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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.68, 1,857.90 and 508.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.68, 1,857.90 and 508.26 is: 761.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.68 : 1,857.90 = 508.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.68/1,857.90 = 508.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.68x = 1,857.90 × 508.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.68x = 944,296.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,296.25/1,239.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.73

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