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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.11, 1,552.22 and 705.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.11, 1,552.22 and 705.16 is: 973.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.11 : 1,552.22 = 705.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.11/1,552.22 = 705.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.11x = 1,552.22 × 705.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.11x = 1,094,563.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,563.46/1,124.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.72

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