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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.15, 1,573.40 and 642.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.15, 1,573.40 and 642.78 is: 887.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.15 : 1,573.40 = 642.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.15/1,573.40 = 642.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.15x = 1,573.40 × 642.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.15x = 1,011,350.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,350.05/1,140.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.03

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