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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.04, 2,055.64 and 504.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.04, 2,055.64 and 504.14 is: 756.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.04 : 2,055.64 = 504.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.04/2,055.64 = 504.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.04x = 2,055.64 × 504.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.04x = 1,036,330.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,330.35/1,370.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.42

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