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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.96, 1,546.32 and 700.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.96, 1,546.32 and 700.52 is: 967.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.96 : 1,546.32 = 700.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.96/1,546.32 = 700.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.96x = 1,546.32 × 700.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.96x = 1,083,216.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,216.85/1,119.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.19

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