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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.09, 1,573.25 and 674.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.09, 1,573.25 and 674.25 is: 930.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.09 : 1,573.25 = 674.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.09/1,573.25 = 674.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.09x = 1,573.25 × 674.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.09x = 1,060,760.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,760.44/1,140.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.42

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