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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.46, 1,545.75 and 700.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.46, 1,545.75 and 700.65 is: 966.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.46 : 1,545.75 = 700.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.46/1,545.75 = 700.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.46x = 1,545.75 × 700.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.46x = 1,083,029.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,029.74/1,120.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.60

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