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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.04, 2,059.71 and 495.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.04, 2,059.71 and 495.62 is: 743.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.04 : 2,059.71 = 495.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.04/2,059.71 = 495.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.04x = 2,059.71 × 495.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.04x = 1,020,833.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,833.47/1,373.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.48

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