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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.93, 1,683.32 and 505.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.93, 1,683.32 and 505.92 is: 759.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.93 : 1,683.32 = 505.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.93/1,683.32 = 505.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.93x = 1,683.32 × 505.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.93x = 851,625.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,625.25/1,121.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.07

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