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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.64, 2,173.21 and 1,124.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.64, 2,173.21 and 1,124.41 is: 1,684.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.64 : 2,173.21 = 1,124.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.64/2,173.21 = 1,124.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.64x = 2,173.21 × 1,124.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.64x = 2,443,579.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,443,579.06/1,450.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.48

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