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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.44, 1,555.06 and 707.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.44, 1,555.06 and 707.40 is: 976.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.44 : 1,555.06 = 707.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.44/1,555.06 = 707.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.44x = 1,555.06 × 707.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.44x = 1,100,049.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,049.44/1,126.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.57

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