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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.06, 1,573.05 and 719.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.06, 1,573.05 and 719.67 is: 993.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.06 : 1,573.05 = 719.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.06/1,573.05 = 719.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.06x = 1,573.05 × 719.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.06x = 1,132,076.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,076.89/1,140.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.00

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