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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.95, 1,699.06 and 700.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.95, 1,699.06 and 700.21 is: 1,049.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.95 : 1,699.06 = 700.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.95/1,699.06 = 700.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.95x = 1,699.06 × 700.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.95x = 1,189,698.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,698.80/1,133.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.16

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