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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.94, 1,683.77 and 506.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.94, 1,683.77 and 506.07 is: 759.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.94 : 1,683.77 = 506.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.94/1,683.77 = 506.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.94x = 1,683.77 × 506.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.94x = 852,102.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,102.95/1,121.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.49

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