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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.08, 2,052.66 and 503.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.08, 2,052.66 and 503.28 is: 754.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.08 : 2,052.66 = 503.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.08/2,052.66 = 503.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.08x = 2,052.66 × 503.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.08x = 1,033,062.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,062.72/1,369.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.57

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