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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374, 2,060.80 and 508.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374, 2,060.80 and 508.16 is: 762.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374 : 2,060.80 = 508.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374/2,060.80 = 508.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374x = 2,060.80 × 508.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374x = 1,047,216.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,216.13/1,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.17

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