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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.13, 1,685.10 and 507.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.13, 1,685.10 and 507.99 is: 761.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.13 : 1,685.10 = 507.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.13/1,685.10 = 507.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.13x = 1,685.10 × 507.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.13x = 856,013.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,013.95/1,124.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.49

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