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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.11, 1,680.85 and 505.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.11, 1,680.85 and 505.11 is: 757.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.11 : 1,680.85 = 505.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.11/1,680.85 = 505.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.11x = 1,680.85 × 505.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.11x = 849,014.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,014.14/1,121.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.30

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