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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.68, 1,681.21 and 504.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.68, 1,681.21 and 504.67 is: 756.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.68 : 1,681.21 = 504.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.68/1,681.21 = 504.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.68x = 1,681.21 × 504.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.68x = 848,456.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,456.25/1,121.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.42

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