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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.79, 2,054.88 and 504.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.79, 2,054.88 and 504.04 is: 756.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.79 : 2,054.88 = 504.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.79/2,054.88 = 504.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.79x = 2,054.88 × 504.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.79x = 1,035,731.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,731.44/1,369.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.12

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