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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.98, 1,673.74 and 704.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.98, 1,673.74 and 704.57 is: 1,056.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.98 : 1,673.74 = 704.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.98/1,673.74 = 704.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.98x = 1,673.74 × 704.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.98x = 1,179,265.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,265.56/1,115.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.70

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