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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.48, 2,056.63 and 504.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.48, 2,056.63 and 504.79 is: 757.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.48 : 2,056.63 = 504.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.48/2,056.63 = 504.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.48x = 2,056.63 × 504.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.48x = 1,038,166.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,166.26/1,370.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.52

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