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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.27, 2,056.80 and 505.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.27, 2,056.80 and 505.50 is: 758.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.27 : 2,056.80 = 505.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.27/2,056.80 = 505.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.27x = 2,056.80 × 505.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.27x = 1,039,712.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,712.40/1,371.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.21

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