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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.13, 1,676.12 and 707.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.13, 1,676.12 and 707.73 is: 1,060.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.13 : 1,676.12 = 707.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.13/1,676.12 = 707.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.13x = 1,676.12 × 707.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.13x = 1,186,236.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,236.87/1,118.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.91

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