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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.21, 1,573.53 and 642.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.21, 1,573.53 and 642.87 is: 887.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.21 : 1,573.53 = 642.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.21/1,573.53 = 642.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.21x = 1,573.53 × 642.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.21x = 1,011,575.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,575.23/1,140.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.18

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