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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.84, 1,682.76 and 506.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.84, 1,682.76 and 506.43 is: 758.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.84 : 1,682.76 = 506.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.84/1,682.76 = 506.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.84x = 1,682.76 × 506.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.84x = 852,200.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,200.15/1,122.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.97

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