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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.74, 2,053.20 and 502.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.74, 2,053.20 and 502.76 is: 754.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.74 : 2,053.20 = 502.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.74/2,053.20 = 502.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.74x = 2,053.20 × 502.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.74x = 1,032,266.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,266.83/1,368.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.17

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