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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.71, 1,370.03 and 670.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.71, 1,370.03 and 670.43 is: 1,001.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.71 : 1,370.03 = 670.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.71/1,370.03 = 670.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.71x = 1,370.03 × 670.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.71x = 918,504.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,504.15/916.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.96

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