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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.82, 1,742.64 and 1,124.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.82, 1,742.64 and 1,124.39 is: 1,552.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.82 : 1,742.64 = 1,124.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.82/1,742.64 = 1,124.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.82x = 1,742.64 × 1,124.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.82x = 1,959,406.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,406.99/1,261.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.84

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