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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.39, 1,682.07 and 504.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.39, 1,682.07 and 504.66 is: 756.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.39 : 1,682.07 = 504.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.39/1,682.07 = 504.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.39x = 1,682.07 × 504.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.39x = 848,870.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,870.92/1,121.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.98

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