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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.13, 1,557.81 and 709.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.13, 1,557.81 and 709.23 is: 979.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.13 : 1,557.81 = 709.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.13/1,557.81 = 709.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.13x = 1,557.81 × 709.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.13x = 1,104,845.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,845.59/1,128.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.36

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