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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.04, 1,552.48 and 705.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.04, 1,552.48 and 705.38 is: 973.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.04 : 1,552.48 = 705.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.04/1,552.48 = 705.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.04x = 1,552.48 × 705.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.04x = 1,095,082.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,082.78/1,125.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.37

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