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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.15, 1,555.05 and 707.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.15, 1,555.05 and 707.52 is: 976.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.15 : 1,555.05 = 707.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.15/1,555.05 = 707.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.15x = 1,555.05 × 707.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.15x = 1,100,228.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,228.98/1,127.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.12

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