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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.96, 1,557.57 and 709.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.96, 1,557.57 and 709.04 is: 979.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.96 : 1,557.57 = 709.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.96/1,557.57 = 709.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.96x = 1,557.57 × 709.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.96x = 1,104,371.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,371.64/1,127.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.09

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