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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.52, 1,368.54 and 670.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.52, 1,368.54 and 670.44 is: 1,003.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.52 : 1,368.54 = 670.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.52/1,368.54 = 670.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.52x = 1,368.54 × 670.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.52x = 917,523.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,523.96/914.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.28

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