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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.84, 2,060.72 and 508.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.84, 2,060.72 and 508.16 is: 762.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.84 : 2,060.72 = 508.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.84/2,060.72 = 508.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.84x = 2,060.72 × 508.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.84x = 1,047,175.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,175.48/1,373.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.23

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