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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.63, 1,681.07 and 505.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.63, 1,681.07 and 505.17 is: 757.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.63 : 1,681.07 = 505.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.63/1,681.07 = 505.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.63x = 1,681.07 × 505.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.63x = 849,223.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,223.61/1,121.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.14

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