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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.08, 1,381.21 and 670.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.08, 1,381.21 and 670.38 is: 924.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.08 : 1,381.21 = 670.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.08/1,381.21 = 670.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.08x = 1,381.21 × 670.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.08x = 925,935.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,935.56/1,002.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.01

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