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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.16, 1,447.11 and 670.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.16, 1,447.11 and 670.16 is: 925.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.16 : 1,447.11 = 670.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.16/1,447.11 = 670.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.16x = 1,447.11 × 670.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.16x = 969,788.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,788.00/1,048.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.23

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