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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.71, 1,670.87 and 702.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.71, 1,670.87 and 702.34 is: 1,053.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.71 : 1,670.87 = 702.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.71/1,670.87 = 702.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.71x = 1,670.87 × 702.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.71x = 1,173,516.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,516.41/1,113.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.70

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