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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.41, 1,557.14 and 708.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.41, 1,557.14 and 708.75 is: 978.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.41 : 1,557.14 = 708.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.41/1,557.14 = 708.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.41x = 1,557.14 × 708.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.41x = 1,103,623.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,623.42/1,128.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.03

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