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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.73, 1,681.09 and 504.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.73, 1,681.09 and 504.32 is: 756.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.73 : 1,681.09 = 504.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.73/1,681.09 = 504.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.73x = 1,681.09 × 504.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.73x = 847,804.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,804.37/1,120.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.48

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