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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.04, 2,060.14 and 507.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.04, 2,060.14 and 507.14 is: 760.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.04 : 2,060.14 = 507.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.04/2,060.14 = 507.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.04x = 2,060.14 × 507.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.04x = 1,044,779.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,779.40/1,373.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.92

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