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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.54, 2,562.54 and 1,124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.54, 2,562.54 and 1,124.74 is: 1,683.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.54 : 2,562.54 = 1,124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.54/2,562.54 = 1,124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.54x = 2,562.54 × 1,124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.54x = 2,882,191.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,882,191.24/1,711.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.98

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