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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.17, 1,576.41 and 670.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.17, 1,576.41 and 670.09 is: 924.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.17 : 1,576.41 = 670.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.17/1,576.41 = 670.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.17x = 1,576.41 × 670.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.17x = 1,056,336.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,336.58/1,142.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.85

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