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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.92, 2,055.18 and 504.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.92, 2,055.18 and 504.52 is: 756.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.92 : 2,055.18 = 504.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.92/2,055.18 = 504.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.92x = 2,055.18 × 504.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.92x = 1,036,879.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,879.41/1,370.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.34

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