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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.67, 1,617.86 and 670.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.67, 1,617.86 and 670.43 is: 1,005.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.67 : 1,617.86 = 670.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.67/1,617.86 = 670.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.67x = 1,617.86 × 670.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.67x = 1,084,650.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,650.44/1,078.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.55

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