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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.75, 1,549.31 and 703.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.75, 1,549.31 and 703.08 is: 970.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.75 : 1,549.31 = 703.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.75/1,549.31 = 703.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.75x = 1,549.31 × 703.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.75x = 1,089,288.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,288.87/1,122.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.20

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