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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.85, 1,670.85 and 700.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.85, 1,670.85 and 700.65 is: 1,051.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.85 : 1,670.85 = 700.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.85/1,670.85 = 700.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.85x = 1,670.85 × 700.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.85x = 1,170,681.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,681.05/1,112.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.97

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