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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.91, 1,675.20 and 704.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.91, 1,675.20 and 704.79 is: 1,057.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.91 : 1,675.20 = 704.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.91/1,675.20 = 704.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.91x = 1,675.20 × 704.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.91x = 1,180,664.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,664.21/1,116.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.08

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