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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.46, 1,671.96 and 704.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.46, 1,671.96 and 704.78 is: 1,056.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.46 : 1,671.96 = 704.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.46/1,671.96 = 704.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.46x = 1,671.96 × 704.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.46x = 1,178,363.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,363.97/1,115.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.39

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