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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,534.55, 2,303.00 and 1,124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,534.55, 2,303.00 and 1,124.74 is: 1,687.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,534.55 : 2,303.00 = 1,124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,534.55/2,303.00 = 1,124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,534.55x = 2,303.00 × 1,124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,534.55x = 2,590,259.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,590,259.08/1,534.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.96

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