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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.70, 1,570.56 and 672.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.70, 1,570.56 and 672.95 is: 928.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.70 : 1,570.56 = 672.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.70/1,570.56 = 672.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.70x = 1,570.56 × 672.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.70x = 1,056,908.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,908.35/1,138.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.17

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