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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.43, 1,783.62 and 670.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.43, 1,783.62 and 670.23 is: 1,004.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.43 : 1,783.62 = 670.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.43/1,783.62 = 670.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.43x = 1,783.62 × 670.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.43x = 1,195,435.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,435.63/1,190.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.20

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