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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.70, 1,543.56 and 670.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.70, 1,543.56 and 670.72 is: 925.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.70 : 1,543.56 = 670.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.70/1,543.56 = 670.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.70x = 1,543.56 × 670.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.70x = 1,035,296.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,296.56/1,118.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.45

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