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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.86, 1,555.10 and 707.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.86, 1,555.10 and 707.23 is: 976.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.86 : 1,555.10 = 707.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.86/1,555.10 = 707.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.86x = 1,555.10 × 707.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.86x = 1,099,809.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,809.84/1,126.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.00

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