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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.03, 1,681.97 and 505.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.03, 1,681.97 and 505.43 is: 757.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.03 : 1,681.97 = 505.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.03/1,681.97 = 505.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.03x = 1,681.97 × 505.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.03x = 850,107.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,107.16/1,122.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.65

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