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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.94, 1,698.16 and 670.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.94, 1,698.16 and 670.14 is: 1,005.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.94 : 1,698.16 = 670.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.94/1,698.16 = 670.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.94x = 1,698.16 × 670.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.94x = 1,138,004.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,004.94/1,131.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.36

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