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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.39, 1,685.09 and 506.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.39, 1,685.09 and 506.76 is: 760.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.39 : 1,685.09 = 506.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.39/1,685.09 = 506.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.39x = 1,685.09 × 506.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.39x = 853,936.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,936.21/1,123.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.14

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