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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.96, 1,700.40 and 671.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.96, 1,700.40 and 671.20 is: 1,007.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.96 : 1,700.40 = 671.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.96/1,700.40 = 671.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.96x = 1,700.40 × 671.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.96x = 1,141,308.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,308.48/1,132.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.37

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