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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.66, 1,670.85 and 676.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.66, 1,670.85 and 676.26 is: 1,011.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.66 : 1,670.85 = 676.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.66/1,670.85 = 676.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.66x = 1,670.85 × 676.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.66x = 1,129,929.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,929.02/1,116.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.88

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