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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.22, 1,573.32 and 642.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.22, 1,573.32 and 642.75 is: 886.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.22 : 1,573.32 = 642.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.22/1,573.32 = 642.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.22x = 1,573.32 × 642.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.22x = 1,011,251.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,251.43/1,140.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.89

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