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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.84, 2,274.24 and 1,124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.84, 2,274.24 and 1,124 is: 1,551.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.84 : 2,274.24 = 1,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.84/2,274.24 = 1,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.84x = 2,274.24 × 1,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.84x = 2,556,245.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,556,245.76/1,647.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.27

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