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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.53, 2,058.57 and 506.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.53, 2,058.57 and 506.64 is: 759.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.53 : 2,058.57 = 506.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.53/2,058.57 = 506.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.53x = 2,058.57 × 506.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.53x = 1,042,953.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,953.90/1,372.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.88

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