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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.41, 1,670.34 and 766.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.41, 1,670.34 and 766.91 is: 1,150.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.41 : 1,670.34 = 766.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.41/1,670.34 = 766.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.41x = 1,670.34 × 766.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.41x = 1,280,992.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,992.10/1,113.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.52

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