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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.83, 2,062.03 and 508.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.83, 2,062.03 and 508.94 is: 763.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.83 : 2,062.03 = 508.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.83/2,062.03 = 508.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.83x = 2,062.03 × 508.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.83x = 1,049,449.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,449.55/1,374.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.33

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