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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.55, 1,686.63 and 508.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.55, 1,686.63 and 508.11 is: 762.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.55 : 1,686.63 = 508.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.55/1,686.63 = 508.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.55x = 1,686.63 × 508.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.55x = 856,982.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,982.60/1,124.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.07

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