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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,750.67, 2,624.30 and 1,124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,750.67, 2,624.30 and 1,124.20 is: 1,685.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,750.67 : 2,624.30 = 1,124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,750.67/2,624.30 = 1,124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,750.67x = 2,624.30 × 1,124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,750.67x = 2,950,238.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,950,238.06/1,750.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.21

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