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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.08, 1,678.80 and 503.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.08, 1,678.80 and 503.20 is: 754.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.08 : 1,678.80 = 503.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.08/1,678.80 = 503.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.08x = 1,678.80 × 503.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.08x = 844,772.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,772.16/1,120.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.21

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