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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.25, 1,783.98 and 670.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.25, 1,783.98 and 670.50 is: 1,004.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.25 : 1,783.98 = 670.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.25/1,783.98 = 670.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.25x = 1,783.98 × 670.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.25x = 1,196,158.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,158.59/1,190.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.96

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