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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.92, 1,349.76 and 670.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.92, 1,349.76 and 670.08 is: 1,002.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.92 : 1,349.76 = 670.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.92/1,349.76 = 670.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.92x = 1,349.76 × 670.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.92x = 904,447.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,447.18/901.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.80

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