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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.15, 1,669.39 and 702.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.15, 1,669.39 and 702.27 is: 1,052.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.15 : 1,669.39 = 702.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.15/1,669.39 = 702.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.15x = 1,669.39 × 702.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.15x = 1,172,362.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,362.52/1,114.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.25

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