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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.61, 2,060.69 and 507.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.61, 2,060.69 and 507.93 is: 761.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.61 : 2,060.69 = 507.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.61/2,060.69 = 507.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.61x = 2,060.69 × 507.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.61x = 1,046,683.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,683.73/1,373.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.99

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