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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.57, 1,552.28 and 705.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.57, 1,552.28 and 705.97 is: 973.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.57 : 1,552.28 = 705.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.57/1,552.28 = 705.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.57x = 1,552.28 × 705.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.57x = 1,095,863.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,863.11/1,125.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.61

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