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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.02, 1,568.48 and 671

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.02, 1,568.48 and 671 is: 925.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.02 : 1,568.48 = 671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.02/1,568.48 = 671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.02x = 1,568.48 × 671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.02x = 1,052,450.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,450.08/1,137.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.62

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