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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.24, 2,634.74 and 1,123.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.24, 2,634.74 and 1,123.28 is: 1,550.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.24 : 2,634.74 = 1,123.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.24/2,634.74 = 1,123.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.24x = 2,634.74 × 1,123.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.24x = 2,959,550.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,959,550.75/1,909.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.12

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