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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.72, 2,060.28 and 507.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.72, 2,060.28 and 507.40 is: 760.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.72 : 2,060.28 = 507.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.72/2,060.28 = 507.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.72x = 2,060.28 × 507.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.72x = 1,045,386.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,386.07/1,373.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.99

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