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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.78, 2,061.48 and 604.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.78, 2,061.48 and 604.28 is: 906.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.78 : 2,061.48 = 604.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.78/2,061.48 = 604.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.78x = 2,061.48 × 604.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.78x = 1,245,711.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,711.13/1,373.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.78

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