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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.95, 1,698.21 and 670.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.95, 1,698.21 and 670.65 is: 1,005.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.95 : 1,698.21 = 670.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.95/1,698.21 = 670.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.95x = 1,698.21 × 670.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.95x = 1,138,904.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,904.54/1,132.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.26

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