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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.30, 1,828.80 and 670.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.30, 1,828.80 and 670.50 is: 1,006.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.30 : 1,828.80 = 670.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.30/1,828.80 = 670.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.30x = 1,828.80 × 670.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.30x = 1,226,210.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,210.40/1,218.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.49

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