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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.32, 1,706.52 and 701.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.32, 1,706.52 and 701.38 is: 1,049.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.32 : 1,706.52 = 701.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.32/1,706.52 = 701.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.32x = 1,706.52 × 701.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.32x = 1,196,919.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,919.00/1,140.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.63

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