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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.12, 1,684.58 and 506.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.12, 1,684.58 and 506.29 is: 758.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.12 : 1,684.58 = 506.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.12/1,684.58 = 506.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.12x = 1,684.58 × 506.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.12x = 852,886.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,886.01/1,124.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.71

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