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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.63, 2,726.03 and 1,124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.63, 2,726.03 and 1,124.74 is: 1,551.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.63 : 2,726.03 = 1,124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.63/2,726.03 = 1,124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.63x = 2,726.03 × 1,124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.63x = 3,066,074.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,066,074.98/1,975.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.95

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