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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.89, 1,552.55 and 704.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.89, 1,552.55 and 704.92 is: 972.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.89 : 1,552.55 = 704.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.89/1,552.55 = 704.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.89x = 1,552.55 × 704.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.89x = 1,094,421.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,421.43/1,124.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.92

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