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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.68, 1,553.01 and 705.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.68, 1,553.01 and 705.86 is: 973.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.68 : 1,553.01 = 705.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.68/1,553.01 = 705.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.68x = 1,553.01 × 705.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.68x = 1,096,199.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,199.87/1,125.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.82

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