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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.14, 2,060.12 and 495.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.14, 2,060.12 and 495.64 is: 743.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.14 : 2,060.12 = 495.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.14/2,060.12 = 495.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.14x = 2,060.12 × 495.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.14x = 1,021,077.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,077.88/1,373.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.61

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