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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.99, 1,682.99 and 504.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.99, 1,682.99 and 504.98 is: 757.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.99 : 1,682.99 = 504.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.99/1,682.99 = 504.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.99x = 1,682.99 × 504.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.99x = 849,873.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,873.08/1,121.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.47

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