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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.08, 2,058.57 and 495.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.08, 2,058.57 and 495.04 is: 742.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.08 : 2,058.57 = 495.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.08/2,058.57 = 495.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.08x = 2,058.57 × 495.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.08x = 1,019,074.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,074.49/1,373.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.18

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