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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.99, 2,059.49 and 507.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.99, 2,059.49 and 507.30 is: 760.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.99 : 2,059.49 = 507.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.99/2,059.49 = 507.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.99x = 2,059.49 × 507.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.99x = 1,044,779.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,779.28/1,372.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.95

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