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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.10, 1,544.55 and 699.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.10, 1,544.55 and 699.72 is: 965.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.10 : 1,544.55 = 699.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.10/1,544.55 = 699.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.10x = 1,544.55 × 699.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.10x = 1,080,752.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,752.53/1,119.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.74

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