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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.88, 1,785.42 and 670.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.88, 1,785.42 and 670.46 is: 1,006.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.88 : 1,785.42 = 670.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.88/1,785.42 = 670.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.88x = 1,785.42 × 670.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.88x = 1,197,052.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,052.69/1,189.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.03

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