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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.68, 1,439.10 and 670.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.68, 1,439.10 and 670.13 is: 924.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.68 : 1,439.10 = 670.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.68/1,439.10 = 670.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.68x = 1,439.10 × 670.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.68x = 964,373.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,373.54/1,042.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.90

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