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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.31, 2,073.78 and 504.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.31, 2,073.78 and 504.90 is: 757.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.31 : 2,073.78 = 504.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.31/2,073.78 = 504.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.31x = 2,073.78 × 504.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.31x = 1,047,051.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,051.52/1,382.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.47

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