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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.40, 2,059.02 and 508.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.40, 2,059.02 and 508.32 is: 762.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.40 : 2,059.02 = 508.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.40/2,059.02 = 508.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.40x = 2,059.02 × 508.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.40x = 1,046,641.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,641.05/1,373.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.08

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