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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.44, 1,553.68 and 706.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.44, 1,553.68 and 706.40 is: 975.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.44 : 1,553.68 = 706.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.44/1,553.68 = 706.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.44x = 1,553.68 × 706.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.44x = 1,097,527.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,527.23/1,125.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.19

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