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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.67, 1,666.45 and 700.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.67, 1,666.45 and 700.79 is: 1,049.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.67 : 1,666.45 = 700.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.67/1,666.45 = 700.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.67x = 1,666.45 × 700.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.67x = 1,167,831.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,831.50/1,112.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.58

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