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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.44, 1,697.76 and 670.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.44, 1,697.76 and 670.72 is: 1,004.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.44 : 1,697.76 = 670.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.44/1,697.76 = 670.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.44x = 1,697.76 × 670.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.44x = 1,138,721.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,721.59/1,133.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.66

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