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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.64, 2,055.96 and 504.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.64, 2,055.96 and 504.78 is: 757.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.64 : 2,055.96 = 504.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.64/2,055.96 = 504.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.64x = 2,055.96 × 504.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.64x = 1,037,807.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,807.49/1,370.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.17

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