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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.62, 2,060.07 and 495.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.62, 2,060.07 and 495.94 is: 743.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.62 : 2,060.07 = 495.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.62/2,060.07 = 495.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.62x = 2,060.07 × 495.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.62x = 1,021,671.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,671.12/1,373.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.78

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