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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.16, 1,576.38 and 670.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.16, 1,576.38 and 670.02 is: 924.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.16 : 1,576.38 = 670.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.16/1,576.38 = 670.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.16x = 1,576.38 × 670.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.16x = 1,056,206.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,206.13/1,142.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.74

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