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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.12, 1,668.62 and 701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.12, 1,668.62 and 701 is: 1,050.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.12 : 1,668.62 = 701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.12/1,668.62 = 701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.12x = 1,668.62 × 701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.12x = 1,169,702.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,702.62/1,113.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.83

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