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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.85, 2,057.08 and 505.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.85, 2,057.08 and 505.77 is: 758.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.85 : 2,057.08 = 505.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.85/2,057.08 = 505.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.85x = 2,057.08 × 505.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.85x = 1,040,409.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,409.35/1,370.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.95

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