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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.57, 1,828.13 and 670.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.57, 1,828.13 and 670.47 is: 1,005.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.57 : 1,828.13 = 670.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.57/1,828.13 = 670.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.57x = 1,828.13 × 670.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.57x = 1,225,702.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,702.97/1,218.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.85

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