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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.59, 1,679.97 and 504.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.59, 1,679.97 and 504.12 is: 755.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.59 : 1,679.97 = 504.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.59/1,679.97 = 504.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.59x = 1,679.97 × 504.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.59x = 846,906.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,906.48/1,120.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.77

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