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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.97, 1,685.93 and 507.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.97, 1,685.93 and 507.33 is: 760.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.97 : 1,685.93 = 507.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.97/1,685.93 = 507.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.97x = 1,685.93 × 507.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.97x = 855,320.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,320.33/1,123.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.98

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