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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.04, 1,573.20 and 714.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.04, 1,573.20 and 714.52 is: 986.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.04 : 1,573.20 = 714.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.04/1,573.20 = 714.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.04x = 1,573.20 × 714.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.04x = 1,124,082.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,082.86/1,140.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.00

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