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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.34, 1,685.01 and 507.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.34, 1,685.01 and 507.93 is: 761.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.34 : 1,685.01 = 507.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.34/1,685.01 = 507.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.34x = 1,685.01 × 507.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.34x = 855,867.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,867.13/1,124.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.22

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