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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.58, 1,706.88 and 701.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.58, 1,706.88 and 701.62 is: 1,049.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.58 : 1,706.88 = 701.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.58/1,706.88 = 701.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.58x = 1,706.88 × 701.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.58x = 1,197,581.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,581.15/1,140.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.98

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