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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.02, 2,057.82 and 506.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.02, 2,057.82 and 506.13 is: 759.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.02 : 2,057.82 = 506.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.02/2,057.82 = 506.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.02x = 2,057.82 × 506.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.02x = 1,041,524.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,524.44/1,372.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.12

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