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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.70, 1,668.48 and 704.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.70, 1,668.48 and 704.20 is: 1,054.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.70 : 1,668.48 = 704.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.70/1,668.48 = 704.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.70x = 1,668.48 × 704.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.70x = 1,174,943.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,943.62/1,114.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.04

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