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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.38, 1,786.17 and 670.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.38, 1,786.17 and 670.96 is: 1,006.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.38 : 1,786.17 = 670.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.38/1,786.17 = 670.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.38x = 1,786.17 × 670.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.38x = 1,198,448.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,448.62/1,190.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.78

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