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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.12, 1,667.16 and 700

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.12, 1,667.16 and 700 is: 1,049.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.12 : 1,667.16 = 700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.12/1,667.16 = 700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.12x = 1,667.16 × 700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.12x = 1,167,012
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,012/1,112.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.36

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