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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.78, 1,576.26 and 700.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.78, 1,576.26 and 700.11 is: 965.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.78 : 1,576.26 = 700.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.78/1,576.26 = 700.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.78x = 1,576.26 × 700.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.78x = 1,103,555.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,555.39/1,142.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.68

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