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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.18, 1,573.51 and 642.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.18, 1,573.51 and 642.97 is: 887.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.18 : 1,573.51 = 642.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.18/1,573.51 = 642.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.18x = 1,573.51 × 642.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.18x = 1,011,721.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,721.29/1,140.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.34

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