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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.33, 1,556.55 and 708.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.33, 1,556.55 and 708.47 is: 977.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.33 : 1,556.55 = 708.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.33/1,556.55 = 708.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.33x = 1,556.55 × 708.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.33x = 1,102,772.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,772.87/1,128.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.35

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