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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.32, 1,250.82 and 670.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.32, 1,250.82 and 670.02 is: 1,003.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.32 : 1,250.82 = 670.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.32/1,250.82 = 670.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.32x = 1,250.82 × 670.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.32x = 838,074.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,074.42/835.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.30

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