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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.50, 1,784.40 and 670.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.50, 1,784.40 and 670.75 is: 1,005.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.50 : 1,784.40 = 670.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.50/1,784.40 = 670.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.50x = 1,784.40 × 670.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.50x = 1,196,886.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,886.30/1,190.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.36

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