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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.46, 1,680.72 and 710.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.46, 1,680.72 and 710.42 is: 1,065.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.46 : 1,680.72 = 710.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.46/1,680.72 = 710.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.46x = 1,680.72 × 710.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.46x = 1,194,017.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,017.10/1,120.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.65

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