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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.43, 1,250.93 and 670.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.43, 1,250.93 and 670.12 is: 1,003.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.43 : 1,250.93 = 670.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.43/1,250.93 = 670.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.43x = 1,250.93 × 670.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.43x = 838,271.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,271.76/835.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.41

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