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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.02, 1,573.24 and 674.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.02, 1,573.24 and 674.26 is: 930.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.02 : 1,573.24 = 674.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.02/1,573.24 = 674.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.02x = 1,573.24 × 674.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.02x = 1,060,772.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,772.80/1,140.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.49

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