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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,715.45, 2,364.84 and 1,124.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,715.45, 2,364.84 and 1,124.96 is: 1,550.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,715.45 : 2,364.84 = 1,124.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,715.45/2,364.84 = 1,124.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,715.45x = 2,364.84 × 1,124.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,715.45x = 2,660,350.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660,350.41/1,715.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.82

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