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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.97, 2,057.28 and 505.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.97, 2,057.28 and 505.89 is: 759.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.97 : 2,057.28 = 505.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.97/2,057.28 = 505.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.97x = 2,057.28 × 505.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.97x = 1,040,757.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,757.38/1,370.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.14

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