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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.05, 1,553.46 and 706.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.05, 1,553.46 and 706.11 is: 974.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.05 : 1,553.46 = 706.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.05/1,553.46 = 706.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.05x = 1,553.46 × 706.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.05x = 1,096,905.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,905.17/1,126.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.12

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