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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.70, 1,674.48 and 708.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.70, 1,674.48 and 708.20 is: 1,060.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.70 : 1,674.48 = 708.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.70/1,674.48 = 708.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.70x = 1,674.48 × 708.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.70x = 1,185,866.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,866.74/1,118.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.04

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