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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.32, 1,670.40 and 702.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.32, 1,670.40 and 702.16 is: 1,052.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.32 : 1,670.40 = 702.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.32/1,670.40 = 702.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.32x = 1,670.40 × 702.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.32x = 1,172,888.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,888.06/1,114.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.56

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