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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.24, 2,059.95 and 507.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.24, 2,059.95 and 507.26 is: 760.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.24 : 2,059.95 = 507.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.24/2,059.95 = 507.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.24x = 2,059.95 × 507.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.24x = 1,044,930.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,930.24/1,373.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.92

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