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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.15, 1,049.70 and 701.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.15, 1,049.70 and 701.15 is: 1,049.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.15 : 1,049.70 = 701.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.15/1,049.70 = 701.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.15x = 1,049.70 × 701.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.15x = 735,997.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,997.16/701.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.70

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