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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.86, 2,060.22 and 507.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.86, 2,060.22 and 507.18 is: 761.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.86 : 2,060.22 = 507.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.86/2,060.22 = 507.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.86x = 2,060.22 × 507.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.86x = 1,044,902.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,902.38/1,372.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.11

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