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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.16, 1,573.42 and 616.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.16, 1,573.42 and 616.19 is: 850.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.16 : 1,573.42 = 616.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.16/1,573.42 = 616.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.16x = 1,573.42 × 616.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.16x = 969,533.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,533.11/1,140.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.35

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