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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.11, 1,679.36 and 504.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.11, 1,679.36 and 504.11 is: 755.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.11 : 1,679.36 = 504.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.11/1,679.36 = 504.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.11x = 1,679.36 × 504.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.11x = 846,571.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,571.25/1,120.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.79

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