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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.92, 1,668.45 and 701.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.92, 1,668.45 and 701.04 is: 1,050.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.92 : 1,668.45 = 701.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.92/1,668.45 = 701.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.92x = 1,668.45 × 701.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.92x = 1,169,650.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,650.19/1,112.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.97

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