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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.08, 1,549.77 and 703.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.08, 1,549.77 and 703.62 is: 970.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.08 : 1,549.77 = 703.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.08/1,549.77 = 703.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.08x = 1,549.77 × 703.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.08x = 1,090,449.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,449.17/1,123.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.95

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