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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.12, 1,676.21 and 700.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.12, 1,676.21 and 700.56 is: 1,051.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.12 : 1,676.21 = 700.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.12/1,676.21 = 700.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.12x = 1,676.21 × 700.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.12x = 1,174,285.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,285.76/1,117.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.18

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