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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.85, 2,055.58 and 504.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.85, 2,055.58 and 504.77 is: 757.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.85 : 2,055.58 = 504.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.85/2,055.58 = 504.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.85x = 2,055.58 × 504.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.85x = 1,037,583.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,583.58/1,369.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.45

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