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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.92, 1,808.70 and 1,124.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.92, 1,808.70 and 1,124.62 is: 1,550.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.92 : 1,808.70 = 1,124.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.92/1,808.70 = 1,124.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.92x = 1,808.70 × 1,124.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.92x = 2,034,100.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,100.19/1,311.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.48

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