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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.64, 2,055.75 and 504.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.64, 2,055.75 and 504.75 is: 757.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.64 : 2,055.75 = 504.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.64/2,055.75 = 504.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.64x = 2,055.75 × 504.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.64x = 1,037,639.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,639.81/1,370.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.05

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