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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.44, 1,698.17 and 670.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.44, 1,698.17 and 670.35 is: 1,005.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.44 : 1,698.17 = 670.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.44/1,698.17 = 670.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.44x = 1,698.17 × 670.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.44x = 1,138,364.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,364.91/1,132.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.23

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