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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.65, 2,056.12 and 504.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.65, 2,056.12 and 504.96 is: 757.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.65 : 2,056.12 = 504.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.65/2,056.12 = 504.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.65x = 2,056.12 × 504.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.65x = 1,038,258.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,258.36/1,370.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.49

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