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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.57, 1,546.19 and 700.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.57, 1,546.19 and 700.79 is: 966.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.57 : 1,546.19 = 700.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.57/1,546.19 = 700.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.57x = 1,546.19 × 700.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.57x = 1,083,545.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,545.88/1,120.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.96

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