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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.66, 1,684.20 and 506.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.66, 1,684.20 and 506.35 is: 759.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.66 : 1,684.20 = 506.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.66/1,684.20 = 506.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.66x = 1,684.20 × 506.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.66x = 852,794.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,794.67/1,122.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.62

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