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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.08, 2,072.67 and 504.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.08, 2,072.67 and 504.38 is: 756.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.08 : 2,072.67 = 504.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.08/2,072.67 = 504.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.08x = 2,072.67 × 504.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.08x = 1,045,413.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,413.29/1,382.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.41

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