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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.65, 1,005.94 and 183.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.65, 1,005.94 and 183.69 is: 275.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.65 : 1,005.94 = 183.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.65/1,005.94 = 183.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.65x = 1,005.94 × 183.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.65x = 184,781.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,781.12/670.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.53

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