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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.20, 2,053.92 and 503.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.20, 2,053.92 and 503.52 is: 755.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.20 : 2,053.92 = 503.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.20/2,053.92 = 503.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.20x = 2,053.92 × 503.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.20x = 1,034,189.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,189.80/1,369.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.32

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