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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.37, 1,696.26 and 670.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.37, 1,696.26 and 670.37 is: 1,004.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.37 : 1,696.26 = 670.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.37/1,696.26 = 670.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.37x = 1,696.26 × 670.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.37x = 1,137,113.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,113.33/1,132.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.19

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