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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.39, 1,545.66 and 700.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.39, 1,545.66 and 700.41 is: 967.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.39 : 1,545.66 = 700.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.39/1,545.66 = 700.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.39x = 1,545.66 × 700.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.39x = 1,082,595.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,595.72/1,119.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.13

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