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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.86, 1,680.39 and 504.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.86, 1,680.39 and 504.27 is: 756.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.86 : 1,680.39 = 504.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.86/1,680.39 = 504.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.86x = 1,680.39 × 504.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.86x = 847,370.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,370.27/1,120.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.00

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