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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.85, 2,053.48 and 503.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.85, 2,053.48 and 503.10 is: 754.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.85 : 2,053.48 = 503.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.85/2,053.48 = 503.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.85x = 2,053.48 × 503.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.85x = 1,033,095.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,095.52/1,368.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.72

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