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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.86, 1,774.71 and 670.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.86, 1,774.71 and 670.50 is: 1,005.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.86 : 1,774.71 = 670.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.86/1,774.71 = 670.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.86x = 1,774.71 × 670.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.86x = 1,189,943.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,943.06/1,183.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.14

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