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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.20, 1,681.98 and 505.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.20, 1,681.98 and 505.12 is: 757.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.20 : 1,681.98 = 505.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.20/1,681.98 = 505.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.20x = 1,681.98 × 505.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.20x = 849,601.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,601.74/1,121.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.76

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