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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.80, 1,585.31 and 670.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.80, 1,585.31 and 670.34 is: 925.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.80 : 1,585.31 = 670.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.80/1,585.31 = 670.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.80x = 1,585.31 × 670.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.80x = 1,062,696.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,696.71/1,148.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.05

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