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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.71, 2,060.28 and 507.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.71, 2,060.28 and 507.43 is: 761.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.71 : 2,060.28 = 507.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.71/2,060.28 = 507.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.71x = 2,060.28 × 507.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.71x = 1,045,447.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,447.88/1,373.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.04

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