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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.88, 2,061.36 and 508.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.88, 2,061.36 and 508.96 is: 763.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.88 : 2,061.36 = 508.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.88/2,061.36 = 508.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.88x = 2,061.36 × 508.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.88x = 1,049,149.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,149.79/1,374.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.08

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