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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.14, 1,707.91 and 676.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.14, 1,707.91 and 676.53 is: 1,013.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.14 : 1,707.91 = 676.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.14/1,707.91 = 676.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.14x = 1,707.91 × 676.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.14x = 1,155,450.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,450.66/1,140.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.43

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