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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,684, 2,324.48 and 1,125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,684, 2,324.48 and 1,125.44 is: 1,553.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,684 : 2,324.48 = 1,125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,684/2,324.48 = 1,125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,684x = 2,324.48 × 1,125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,684x = 2,616,062.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,616,062.77/1,684
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.48

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