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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.89, 1,679.14 and 503.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.89, 1,679.14 and 503.48 is: 754.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.89 : 1,679.14 = 503.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.89/1,679.14 = 503.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.89x = 1,679.14 × 503.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.89x = 845,413.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,413.41/1,119.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.91

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