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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.67, 1,552.40 and 706.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.67, 1,552.40 and 706.06 is: 973.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.67 : 1,552.40 = 706.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.67/1,552.40 = 706.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.67x = 1,552.40 × 706.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.67x = 1,096,089.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,089.31/1,125.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.72

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