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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.41, 1,680.84 and 504.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.41, 1,680.84 and 504.15 is: 756.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.41 : 1,680.84 = 504.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.41/1,680.84 = 504.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.41x = 1,680.84 × 504.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.41x = 847,395.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,395.49/1,120.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.33

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