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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.64, 1,680.03 and 503.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.64, 1,680.03 and 503.22 is: 755.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.64 : 1,680.03 = 503.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.64/1,680.03 = 503.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.64x = 1,680.03 × 503.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.64x = 845,424.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,424.70/1,119.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.09

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