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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.23, 2,057.70 and 495

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.23, 2,057.70 and 495 is: 742.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.23 : 2,057.70 = 495 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.23/2,057.70 = 495/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.23x = 2,057.70 × 495
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.23x = 1,018,561.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,561.50/1,372.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.27

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