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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.60, 1,550.70 and 670.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.60, 1,550.70 and 670.12 is: 1,004.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.60 : 1,550.70 = 670.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.60/1,550.70 = 670.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.60x = 1,550.70 × 670.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.60x = 1,039,155.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,155.08/1,034.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.40

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