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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136, 1,567.74 and 670.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136, 1,567.74 and 670.40 is: 925.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136 : 1,567.74 = 670.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136/1,567.74 = 670.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136x = 1,567.74 × 670.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136x = 1,051,012.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,012.90/1,136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.19

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