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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.93, 1,551.97 and 705.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.93, 1,551.97 and 705.11 is: 972.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.93 : 1,551.97 = 705.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.93/1,551.97 = 705.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.93x = 1,551.97 × 705.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.93x = 1,094,300.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,300.04/1,124.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.77

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