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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.66, 1,696.14 and 1,124.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.66, 1,696.14 and 1,124.48 is: 1,543.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.66 : 1,696.14 = 1,124.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.66/1,696.14 = 1,124.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.66x = 1,696.14 × 1,124.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.66x = 1,907,279.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907,279.75/1,235.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.54

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