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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.84, 1,858.68 and 508.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.84, 1,858.68 and 508.91 is: 762.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.84 : 1,858.68 = 508.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.84/1,858.68 = 508.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.84x = 1,858.68 × 508.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.84x = 945,891.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,891.55/1,239.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.91

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