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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.24, 2,059.81 and 495.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.24, 2,059.81 and 495.83 is: 743.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.24 : 2,059.81 = 495.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.24/2,059.81 = 495.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.24x = 2,059.81 × 495.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.24x = 1,021,315.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,315.59/1,373.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.73

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