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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.39, 2,073.85 and 1,124.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.39, 2,073.85 and 1,124.69 is: 1,684.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.39 : 2,073.85 = 1,124.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.39/2,073.85 = 1,124.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.39x = 2,073.85 × 1,124.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.39x = 2,332,431.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,332,431.50/1,384.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.81

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