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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.50, 1,576.66 and 670.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.50, 1,576.66 and 670.41 is: 925.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.50 : 1,576.66 = 670.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.50/1,576.66 = 670.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.50x = 1,576.66 × 670.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.50x = 1,057,008.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,008.63/1,142.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.17

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