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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.32, 1,576.70 and 670.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.32, 1,576.70 and 670.18 is: 925.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.32 : 1,576.70 = 670.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.32/1,576.70 = 670.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.32x = 1,576.70 × 670.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.32x = 1,056,672.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,672.81/1,142.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.02

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