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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.07, 1,555.72 and 708.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.07, 1,555.72 and 708.47 is: 977.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.07 : 1,555.72 = 708.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.07/1,555.72 = 708.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.07x = 1,555.72 × 708.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.07x = 1,102,180.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,180.95/1,128.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.05

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