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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.04, 1,573.86 and 913.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.04, 1,573.86 and 913.51 is: 1,261.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.04 : 1,573.86 = 913.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.04/1,573.86 = 913.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.04x = 1,573.86 × 913.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.04x = 1,437,736.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,736.85/1,140.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.13

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