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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.58, 2,054.92 and 492.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.58, 2,054.92 and 492.67 is: 738.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.58 : 2,054.92 = 492.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.58/2,054.92 = 492.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.58x = 2,054.92 × 492.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.58x = 1,012,397.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,397.44/1,370.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.66

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