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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.78, 2,045.76 and 670.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.78, 2,045.76 and 670.02 is: 1,005.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.78 : 2,045.76 = 670.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.78/2,045.76 = 670.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.78x = 2,045.76 × 670.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.78x = 1,370,700.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,700.12/1,362.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.81

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