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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.90, 2,419.01 and 1,124.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.90, 2,419.01 and 1,124.49 is: 1,550.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.90 : 2,419.01 = 1,124.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.90/2,419.01 = 1,124.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.90x = 2,419.01 × 1,124.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.90x = 2,720,152.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,720,152.55/1,753.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.92

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