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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.59, 1,685.56 and 507.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.59, 1,685.56 and 507.57 is: 760.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.59 : 1,685.56 = 507.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.59/1,685.56 = 507.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.59x = 1,685.56 × 507.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.59x = 855,539.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,539.69/1,124.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.76

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