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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.60, 2,057.44 and 505.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.60, 2,057.44 and 505.72 is: 758.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.60 : 2,057.44 = 505.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.60/2,057.44 = 505.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.60x = 2,057.44 × 505.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.60x = 1,040,488.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,488.56/1,371.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.59

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