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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.65, 2,059.93 and 508.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.65, 2,059.93 and 508.03 is: 761.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.65 : 2,059.93 = 508.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.65/2,059.93 = 508.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.65x = 2,059.93 × 508.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.65x = 1,046,506.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,506.24/1,373.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.84

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