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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.09, 1,572.39 and 766.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.09, 1,572.39 and 766.92 is: 1,057.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.09 : 1,572.39 = 766.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.09/1,572.39 = 766.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.09x = 1,572.39 × 766.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.09x = 1,205,897.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,897.34/1,140.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.72

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