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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.67, 1,927.19 and 670.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.67, 1,927.19 and 670.07 is: 1,004.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.67 : 1,927.19 = 670.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.67/1,927.19 = 670.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.67x = 1,927.19 × 670.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.67x = 1,291,358.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,358.70/1,285.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.42

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