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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.70, 1,545.23 and 699.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.70, 1,545.23 and 699.73 is: 965.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.70 : 1,545.23 = 699.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.70/1,545.23 = 699.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.70x = 1,545.23 × 699.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.70x = 1,081,241.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,241.67/1,119.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.66

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