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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.54, 2,056.01 and 504.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.54, 2,056.01 and 504.78 is: 757.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.54 : 2,056.01 = 504.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.54/2,056.01 = 504.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.54x = 2,056.01 × 504.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.54x = 1,037,832.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,832.73/1,370.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.24

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