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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.69, 1,698.05 and 670.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.69, 1,698.05 and 670.38 is: 1,005.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.69 : 1,698.05 = 670.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.69/1,698.05 = 670.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.69x = 1,698.05 × 670.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.69x = 1,138,326.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,326.92/1,131.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.86

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