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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.47, 1,668.55 and 700.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.47, 1,668.55 and 700.34 is: 1,050.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.47 : 1,668.55 = 700.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.47/1,668.55 = 700.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.47x = 1,668.55 × 700.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.47x = 1,168,552.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,552.31/1,112.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.41

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