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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.90, 1,563.36 and 707.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.90, 1,563.36 and 707.44 is: 976.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.90 : 1,563.36 = 707.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.90/1,563.36 = 707.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.90x = 1,563.36 × 707.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.90x = 1,105,983.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,983.40/1,132.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.24

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