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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.36, 2,058.89 and 507.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.36, 2,058.89 and 507.06 is: 760.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.36 : 2,058.89 = 507.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.36/2,058.89 = 507.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.36x = 2,058.89 × 507.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.36x = 1,043,978.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,978.23/1,373.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.17

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