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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.01, 1,554.80 and 707.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.01, 1,554.80 and 707.08 is: 975.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.01 : 1,554.80 = 707.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.01/1,554.80 = 707.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.01x = 1,554.80 × 707.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.01x = 1,099,356.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,356.67/1,127.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.46

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