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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,962.81, 2,708.37 and 1,123.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,962.81, 2,708.37 and 1,123.50 is: 1,550.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,962.81 : 2,708.37 = 1,123.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,962.81/2,708.37 = 1,123.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,962.81x = 2,708.37 × 1,123.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,962.81x = 3,042,853.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,853.70/1,962.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.25

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