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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.86, 1,734.83 and 670.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.86, 1,734.83 and 670.25 is: 1,005.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.86 : 1,734.83 = 670.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.86/1,734.83 = 670.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.86x = 1,734.83 × 670.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.86x = 1,162,773.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,773.31/1,156.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.11

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