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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.70, 1,577.23 and 670.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.70, 1,577.23 and 670.67 is: 925.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.70 : 1,577.23 = 670.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.70/1,577.23 = 670.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.70x = 1,577.23 × 670.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.70x = 1,057,789.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,789.60/1,142.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.69

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