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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.82, 1,553.10 and 705.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.82, 1,553.10 and 705.97 is: 973.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.82 : 1,553.10 = 705.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.82/1,553.10 = 705.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.82x = 1,553.10 × 705.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.82x = 1,096,434.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,434.55/1,125.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.90

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