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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.03, 1,681.72 and 505.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.03, 1,681.72 and 505.01 is: 756.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.03 : 1,681.72 = 505.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.03/1,681.72 = 505.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.03x = 1,681.72 × 505.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.03x = 849,286.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,286.68/1,122.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.92

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