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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.57, 1,681.31 and 504.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.57, 1,681.31 and 504.11 is: 756.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.57 : 1,681.31 = 504.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.57/1,681.31 = 504.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.57x = 1,681.31 × 504.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.57x = 847,558.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,558.35/1,120.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.37

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