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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.04, 2,059.60 and 495.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.04, 2,059.60 and 495.60 is: 743.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.04 : 2,059.60 = 495.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.04/2,059.60 = 495.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.04x = 2,059.60 × 495.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.04x = 1,020,737.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,737.76/1,373.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.41

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