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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.61, 1,670.85 and 703.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.61, 1,670.85 and 703.37 is: 1,057.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.61 : 1,670.85 = 703.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.61/1,670.85 = 703.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.61x = 1,670.85 × 703.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.61x = 1,175,217.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,217.41/1,111.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.23

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