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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.13, 1,669.41 and 701.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.13, 1,669.41 and 701.46 is: 1,052.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.13 : 1,669.41 = 701.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.13/1,669.41 = 701.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.13x = 1,669.41 × 701.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.13x = 1,171,024.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,024.34/1,112.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.96

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