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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372, 2,057.80 and 506.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372, 2,057.80 and 506.16 is: 759.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372 : 2,057.80 = 506.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372/2,057.80 = 506.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372x = 2,057.80 × 506.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372x = 1,041,576.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,576.05/1,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.17

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