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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.93, 2,055.09 and 504.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.93, 2,055.09 and 504.17 is: 756.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.93 : 2,055.09 = 504.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.93/2,055.09 = 504.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.93x = 2,055.09 × 504.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.93x = 1,036,114.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,114.73/1,369.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.33

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