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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.53, 1,568.82 and 670.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.53, 1,568.82 and 670.78 is: 925.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.53 : 1,568.82 = 670.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.53/1,568.82 = 670.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.53x = 1,568.82 × 670.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.53x = 1,052,333.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,333.78/1,136.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.92

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