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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112, 1,668 and 504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112, 1,668 and 504 is: 756

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112 : 1,668 = 504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112/1,668 = 504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112x = 1,668 × 504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112x = 840,672
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,672/1,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756

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