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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.90, 1,670.70 and 745.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.90, 1,670.70 and 745.12 is: 1,116.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.90 : 1,670.70 = 745.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.90/1,670.70 = 745.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.90x = 1,670.70 × 745.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.90x = 1,244,871.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,871.98/1,114.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.58

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