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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.93, 1,552.60 and 705.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.93, 1,552.60 and 705.64 is: 973.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.93 : 1,552.60 = 705.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.93/1,552.60 = 705.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.93x = 1,552.60 × 705.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.93x = 1,095,576.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,576.66/1,124.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.91

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