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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.72, 1,568.68 and 670.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.72, 1,568.68 and 670.96 is: 925.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.72 : 1,568.68 = 670.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.72/1,568.68 = 670.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.72x = 1,568.68 × 670.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.72x = 1,052,521.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,521.53/1,136.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.93

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