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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.79, 1,525.48 and 707.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.79, 1,525.48 and 707.27 is: 975.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.79 : 1,525.48 = 707.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.79/1,525.48 = 707.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.79x = 1,525.48 × 707.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.79x = 1,078,920.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,920.82/1,105.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.70

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