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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.55, 1,694.30 and 668.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.55, 1,694.30 and 668.24 is: 1,001.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.55 : 1,694.30 = 668.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.55/1,694.30 = 668.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.55x = 1,694.30 × 668.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.55x = 1,132,187.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,187.22/1,130.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.45

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