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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.93, 1,552.59 and 705.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.93, 1,552.59 and 705.65 is: 973.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.93 : 1,552.59 = 705.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.93/1,552.59 = 705.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.93x = 1,552.59 × 705.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.93x = 1,095,577.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,577.37/1,124.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.90

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