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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.13, 1,576.16 and 670.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.13, 1,576.16 and 670.01 is: 924.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.13 : 1,576.16 = 670.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.13/1,576.16 = 670.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.13x = 1,576.16 × 670.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.13x = 1,056,034.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,034.24/1,142.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.62

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