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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.91, 1,382.28 and 670.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.91, 1,382.28 and 670.41 is: 924.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.91 : 1,382.28 = 670.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.91/1,382.28 = 670.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.91x = 1,382.28 × 670.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.91x = 926,694.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,694.33/1,001.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.93

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