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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.24, 1,582.04 and 1,124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.24, 1,582.04 and 1,124.08 is: 1,542.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.24 : 1,582.04 = 1,124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.24/1,582.04 = 1,124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.24x = 1,582.04 × 1,124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.24x = 1,778,339.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,339.52/1,153.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.04

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