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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.90, 2,528.96 and 1,124.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.90, 2,528.96 and 1,124.70 is: 1,551.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.90 : 2,528.96 = 1,124.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.90/2,528.96 = 1,124.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.90x = 2,528.96 × 1,124.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.90x = 2,844,321.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,844,321.31/1,832.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.81

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