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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.52, 1,685.28 and 507.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.52, 1,685.28 and 507.40 is: 761.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.52 : 1,685.28 = 507.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.52/1,685.28 = 507.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.52x = 1,685.28 × 507.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.52x = 855,108.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,108.76/1,123.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.10

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