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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.18, 1,698.47 and 668.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.18, 1,698.47 and 668.18 is: 1,004.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.18 : 1,698.47 = 668.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.18/1,698.47 = 668.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.18x = 1,698.47 × 668.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.18x = 1,134,883.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,883.68/1,130.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.16

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