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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.58, 1,418.12 and 670.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.58, 1,418.12 and 670.86 is: 1,006.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.58 : 1,418.12 = 670.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.58/1,418.12 = 670.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.58x = 1,418.12 × 670.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.58x = 951,359.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,359.98/945.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.11

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