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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.72, 1,577.02 and 670.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.72, 1,577.02 and 670.62 is: 925.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.72 : 1,577.02 = 670.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.72/1,577.02 = 670.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.72x = 1,577.02 × 670.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.72x = 1,057,581.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,581.15/1,142.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.49

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