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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.56, 1,568.40 and 670.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.56, 1,568.40 and 670.96 is: 925.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.56 : 1,568.40 = 670.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.56/1,568.40 = 670.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.56x = 1,568.40 × 670.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.56x = 1,052,333.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,333.66/1,136.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.89

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