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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.90, 2,057.31 and 506.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.90, 2,057.31 and 506.28 is: 759.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.90 : 2,057.31 = 506.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.90/2,057.31 = 506.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.90x = 2,057.31 × 506.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.90x = 1,041,574.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,574.91/1,371.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.22

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