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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.09, 1,571.87 and 673.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.09, 1,571.87 and 673.25 is: 929.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.09 : 1,571.87 = 673.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.09/1,571.87 = 673.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.09x = 1,571.87 × 673.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.09x = 1,058,258.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,258.11/1,139.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.04

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