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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.68, 1,552.62 and 1,064.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.68, 1,552.62 and 1,064.38 is: 1,469.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.68 : 1,552.62 = 1,064.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.68/1,552.62 = 1,064.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.68x = 1,552.62 × 1,064.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.68x = 1,652,577.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,577.68/1,124.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.38

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