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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.04, 2,057.16 and 506.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.04, 2,057.16 and 506.24 is: 759.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.04 : 2,057.16 = 506.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.04/2,057.16 = 506.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.04x = 2,057.16 × 506.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.04x = 1,041,416.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,416.68/1,372.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.03

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