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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.59, 1,682.57 and 505.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.59, 1,682.57 and 505.57 is: 757.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.59 : 1,682.57 = 505.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.59/1,682.57 = 505.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.59x = 1,682.57 × 505.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.59x = 850,656.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,656.49/1,122.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.76

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