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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.84, 1,681.88 and 505.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.84, 1,681.88 and 505.52 is: 757.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.84 : 1,681.88 = 505.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.84/1,681.88 = 505.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.84x = 1,681.88 × 505.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.84x = 850,223.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,223.98/1,121.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.88

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