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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.63, 1,682.85 and 506.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.63, 1,682.85 and 506.49 is: 759.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.63 : 1,682.85 = 506.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.63/1,682.85 = 506.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.63x = 1,682.85 × 506.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.63x = 852,346.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,346.70/1,122.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.24

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