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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.45, 1,668.12 and 701.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.45, 1,668.12 and 701.61 is: 1,051.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.45 : 1,668.12 = 701.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.45/1,668.12 = 701.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.45x = 1,668.12 × 701.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.45x = 1,170,369.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,369.67/1,113.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.12

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