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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.27, 2,057.76 and 505.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.27, 2,057.76 and 505.50 is: 758.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.27 : 2,057.76 = 505.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.27/2,057.76 = 505.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.27x = 2,057.76 × 505.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.27x = 1,040,197.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,197.68/1,371.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.57

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