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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.07, 1,573.14 and 668.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.07, 1,573.14 and 668.08 is: 921.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.07 : 1,573.14 = 668.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.07/1,573.14 = 668.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.07x = 1,573.14 × 668.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.07x = 1,050,983.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,983.37/1,140.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.86

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