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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.66, 1,555.61 and 707.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.66, 1,555.61 and 707.54 is: 976.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.66 : 1,555.61 = 707.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.66/1,555.61 = 707.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.66x = 1,555.61 × 707.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.66x = 1,100,644.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,644.98/1,127.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.05

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