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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.03, 1,573.70 and 790.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.03, 1,573.70 and 790.92 is: 1,091.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.03 : 1,573.70 = 790.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.03/1,573.70 = 790.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.03x = 1,573.70 × 790.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.03x = 1,244,666.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,666.85/1,140.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.78

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