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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.76, 2,528.69 and 1,124.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.76, 2,528.69 and 1,124.37 is: 1,551.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.76 : 2,528.69 = 1,124.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.76/2,528.69 = 1,124.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.76x = 2,528.69 × 1,124.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.76x = 2,843,177.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,843,177.55/1,832.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.31

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