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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.13, 1,556.43 and 708.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.13, 1,556.43 and 708.23 is: 977.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.13 : 1,556.43 = 708.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.13/1,556.43 = 708.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.13x = 1,556.43 × 708.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.13x = 1,102,302.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,302.64/1,127.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.97

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