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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.63, 1,676.87 and 708.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.63, 1,676.87 and 708.23 is: 1,061.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.63 : 1,676.87 = 708.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.63/1,676.87 = 708.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.63x = 1,676.87 × 708.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.63x = 1,187,606.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,606.10/1,118.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.66

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