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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.99, 1,670.98 and 1,046.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.99, 1,670.98 and 1,046.33 is: 1,569.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.99 : 1,670.98 = 1,046.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.99/1,670.98 = 1,046.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.99x = 1,670.98 × 1,046.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.99x = 1,748,396.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,396.50/1,113.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.49

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