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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.53, 2,783.03 and 1,124.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.53, 2,783.03 and 1,124.91 is: 1,687.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.53 : 2,783.03 = 1,124.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.53/2,783.03 = 1,124.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.53x = 2,783.03 × 1,124.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.53x = 3,130,652.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,130,652.65/1,855.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.20

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