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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.34, 1,680.51 and 504.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.34, 1,680.51 and 504.93 is: 756.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.34 : 1,680.51 = 504.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.34/1,680.51 = 504.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.34x = 1,680.51 × 504.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.34x = 848,539.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,539.91/1,121.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.72

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