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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.53, 1,555.52 and 707.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.53, 1,555.52 and 707.74 is: 976.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.53 : 1,555.52 = 707.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.53/1,555.52 = 707.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.53x = 1,555.52 × 707.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.53x = 1,100,905.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,905.84/1,127.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.39

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