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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.97, 1,551.11 and 704.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.97, 1,551.11 and 704.52 is: 972.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.97 : 1,551.11 = 704.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.97/1,551.11 = 704.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.97x = 1,551.11 × 704.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.97x = 1,092,784.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,784.49/1,123.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.26

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