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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.65, 1,701.71 and 700.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.65, 1,701.71 and 700.87 is: 1,049.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.65 : 1,701.71 = 700.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.65/1,701.71 = 700.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.65x = 1,701.71 × 700.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.65x = 1,192,665.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,665.47/1,136.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.29

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