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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.12, 1,683.08 and 505.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.12, 1,683.08 and 505.29 is: 757.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.12 : 1,683.08 = 505.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.12/1,683.08 = 505.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.12x = 1,683.08 × 505.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.12x = 850,439.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,439.71/1,123.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.21

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