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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.24, 1,683.20 and 506.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.24, 1,683.20 and 506.64 is: 759.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.24 : 1,683.20 = 506.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.24/1,683.20 = 506.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.24x = 1,683.20 × 506.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.24x = 852,776.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,776.45/1,122.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.89

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