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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.64, 1,677.14 and 706.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.64, 1,677.14 and 706.89 is: 1,060.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.64 : 1,677.14 = 706.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.64/1,677.14 = 706.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.64x = 1,677.14 × 706.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.64x = 1,185,549.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,549.96/1,117.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.77

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