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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.65, 2,056.08 and 493.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.65, 2,056.08 and 493.33 is: 740.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.65 : 2,056.08 = 493.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.65/2,056.08 = 493.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.65x = 2,056.08 × 493.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.65x = 1,014,325.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,325.95/1,370.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.03

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