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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140, 1,571.76 and 906.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140, 1,571.76 and 906.72 is: 1,250.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140 : 1,571.76 = 906.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140/1,571.76 = 906.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140x = 1,571.76 × 906.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140x = 1,425,146.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,146.23/1,140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.13

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