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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.06, 1,570.47 and 672.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.06, 1,570.47 and 672.22 is: 927.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.06 : 1,570.47 = 672.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.06/1,570.47 = 672.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.06x = 1,570.47 × 672.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.06x = 1,055,701.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,701.34/1,138.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.63

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