Problem

Source: Saudi Arabia IMO TST Day II Problem 2

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Let $S$ be a set of positive real numbers with five elements such that for any distinct $a,~ b,~ c$ in $S$, the number $ab + bc + ca$ is rational. Prove that for any $a$ and $b$ in $S$, $\tfrac{a}{b}$ is a rational number.