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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.66, 1,684.34 and 506.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.66, 1,684.34 and 506.20 is: 759.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.66 : 1,684.34 = 506.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.66/1,684.34 = 506.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.66x = 1,684.34 × 506.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.66x = 852,612.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,612.91/1,122.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.46

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