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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.27, 1,681.89 and 504.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.27, 1,681.89 and 504.81 is: 757.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.27 : 1,681.89 = 504.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.27/1,681.89 = 504.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.27x = 1,681.89 × 504.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.27x = 849,029.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,029.69/1,121.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.21

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