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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.05, 1,554.68 and 706.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.05, 1,554.68 and 706.98 is: 976.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.05 : 1,554.68 = 706.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.05/1,554.68 = 706.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.05x = 1,554.68 × 706.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.05x = 1,099,124.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,124.13/1,126.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.09

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