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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.92, 1,792.68 and 1,124.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.92, 1,792.68 and 1,124.24 is: 1,550.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.92 : 1,792.68 = 1,124.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.92/1,792.68 = 1,124.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.92x = 1,792.68 × 1,124.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.92x = 2,015,402.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,402.56/1,299.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.41

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