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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.62, 1,684.50 and 507.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.62, 1,684.50 and 507.12 is: 760.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.62 : 1,684.50 = 507.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.62/1,684.50 = 507.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.62x = 1,684.50 × 507.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.62x = 854,243.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,243.64/1,123.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.26

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