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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.28, 2,059.65 and 495.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.28, 2,059.65 and 495.76 is: 743.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.28 : 2,059.65 = 495.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.28/2,059.65 = 495.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.28x = 2,059.65 × 495.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.28x = 1,021,092.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,092.08/1,373.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.54

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