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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.88, 2,418.99 and 1,124.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.88, 2,418.99 and 1,124.47 is: 1,550.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.88 : 2,418.99 = 1,124.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.88/2,418.99 = 1,124.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.88x = 2,418.99 × 1,124.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.88x = 2,720,081.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,720,081.69/1,753.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.89

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