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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.79, 1,683.24 and 505.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.79, 1,683.24 and 505.95 is: 759.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.79 : 1,683.24 = 505.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.79/1,683.24 = 505.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.79x = 1,683.24 × 505.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.79x = 851,635.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,635.28/1,121.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.18

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