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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.21, 1,567.96 and 1,105.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.21, 1,567.96 and 1,105.65 is: 1,520.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.21 : 1,567.96 = 1,105.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.21/1,567.96 = 1,105.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.21x = 1,567.96 × 1,105.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.21x = 1,733,612.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,612.21/1,140.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.43

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