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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.42, 1,576.49 and 670.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.42, 1,576.49 and 670.25 is: 924.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.42 : 1,576.49 = 670.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.42/1,576.49 = 670.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.42x = 1,576.49 × 670.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.42x = 1,056,631.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,631.19/1,142.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.91

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