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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.57, 1,237.02 and 670.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.57, 1,237.02 and 670.11 is: 1,005.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.57 : 1,237.02 = 670.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.57/1,237.02 = 670.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.57x = 1,237.02 × 670.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.57x = 828,941.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,941.31/824.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.30

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