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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.08, 1,573.31 and 616.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.08, 1,573.31 and 616.11 is: 850.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.08 : 1,573.31 = 616.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.08/1,573.31 = 616.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.08x = 1,573.31 × 616.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.08x = 969,339.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,339.16/1,140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.24

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