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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.26, 1,572.20 and 673.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.26, 1,572.20 and 673.51 is: 929.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.26 : 1,572.20 = 673.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.26/1,572.20 = 673.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.26x = 1,572.20 × 673.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.26x = 1,058,892.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,892.42/1,139.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.46

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