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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.94, 1,683.99 and 506.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.94, 1,683.99 and 506.34 is: 760.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.94 : 1,683.99 = 506.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.94/1,683.99 = 506.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.94x = 1,683.99 × 506.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.94x = 852,671.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,671.50/1,121.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.00

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