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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140, 1,573.07 and 635.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140, 1,573.07 and 635.78 is: 877.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140 : 1,573.07 = 635.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140/1,573.07 = 635.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140x = 1,573.07 × 635.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140x = 1,000,115.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,115.40/1,140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.29

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