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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.64, 1,675.17 and 706.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.64, 1,675.17 and 706.53 is: 1,058.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.64 : 1,675.17 = 706.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.64/1,675.17 = 706.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.64x = 1,675.17 × 706.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.64x = 1,183,557.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,557.86/1,118.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.03

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