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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.61, 2,057.69 and 505.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.61, 2,057.69 and 505.93 is: 759.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.61 : 2,057.69 = 505.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.61/2,057.69 = 505.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.61x = 2,057.69 × 505.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.61x = 1,041,047.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,047.10/1,371.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.00

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