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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.82, 1,668.72 and 1,124.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.82, 1,668.72 and 1,124.58 is: 1,663.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.82 : 1,668.72 = 1,124.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.82/1,668.72 = 1,124.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.82x = 1,668.72 × 1,124.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.82x = 1,876,609.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,609.14/1,127.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.93

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