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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.78, 2,102.86 and 670.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.78, 2,102.86 and 670.74 is: 1,006.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.78 : 2,102.86 = 670.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.78/2,102.86 = 670.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.78x = 2,102.86 × 670.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.78x = 1,410,472.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,472.32/1,401.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.20

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