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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.94, 2,073.75 and 504.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.94, 2,073.75 and 504.82 is: 756.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.94 : 2,073.75 = 504.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.94/2,073.75 = 504.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.94x = 2,073.75 × 504.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.94x = 1,046,865.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,865.29/1,382.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.99

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