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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.68, 1,825.76 and 670.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.68, 1,825.76 and 670.44 is: 1,004.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.68 : 1,825.76 = 670.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.68/1,825.76 = 670.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.68x = 1,825.76 × 670.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.68x = 1,224,062.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,062.53/1,218.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.42

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