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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.40, 1,571.81 and 766.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.40, 1,571.81 and 766.40 is: 1,057.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.40 : 1,571.81 = 766.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.40/1,571.81 = 766.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.40x = 1,571.81 × 766.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.40x = 1,204,623.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,623.49/1,139.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.24

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