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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.90, 1,369.10 and 670.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.90, 1,369.10 and 670.82 is: 1,003.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.90 : 1,369.10 = 670.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.90/1,369.10 = 670.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.90x = 1,369.10 × 670.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.90x = 918,414.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,414.49/914.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.85

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