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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.23, 1,382.23 and 670.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.23, 1,382.23 and 670.22 is: 925.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.23 : 1,382.23 = 670.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.23/1,382.23 = 670.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.23x = 1,382.23 × 670.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.23x = 926,397.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,397.30/1,001.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.26

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