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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.26, 2,058.16 and 506.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.26, 2,058.16 and 506.58 is: 759.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.26 : 2,058.16 = 506.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.26/2,058.16 = 506.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.26x = 2,058.16 × 506.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.26x = 1,042,622.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,622.69/1,372.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.79

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