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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.65, 2,053.12 and 502.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.65, 2,053.12 and 502.96 is: 754.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.65 : 2,053.12 = 502.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.65/2,053.12 = 502.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.65x = 2,053.12 × 502.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.65x = 1,032,637.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,637.24/1,368.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.49

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