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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.32, 2,057.30 and 505.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.32, 2,057.30 and 505.64 is: 758.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.32 : 2,057.30 = 505.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.32/2,057.30 = 505.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.32x = 2,057.30 × 505.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.32x = 1,040,253.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,253.17/1,371.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.58

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