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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.68, 1,685.49 and 507.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.68, 1,685.49 and 507.24 is: 760.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.68 : 1,685.49 = 507.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.68/1,685.49 = 507.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.68x = 1,685.49 × 507.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.68x = 854,947.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,947.95/1,123.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.85

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