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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.79, 1,553.55 and 706.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.79, 1,553.55 and 706.38 is: 974.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.79 : 1,553.55 = 706.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.79/1,553.55 = 706.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.79x = 1,553.55 × 706.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.79x = 1,097,385.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,385.35/1,125.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.77

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