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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.81, 1,555.36 and 708.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.81, 1,555.36 and 708.20 is: 976.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.81 : 1,555.36 = 708.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.81/1,555.36 = 708.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.81x = 1,555.36 × 708.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.81x = 1,101,499.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,499.06/1,127.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.68

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