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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.04, 2,057.14 and 505.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.04, 2,057.14 and 505.14 is: 757.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.04 : 2,057.14 = 505.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.04/2,057.14 = 505.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.04x = 2,057.14 × 505.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.04x = 1,039,143.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,143.70/1,371.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.92

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