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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.23, 1,573.58 and 642.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.23, 1,573.58 and 642.93 is: 887.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.23 : 1,573.58 = 642.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.23/1,573.58 = 642.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.23x = 1,573.58 × 642.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.23x = 1,011,697.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,697.50/1,140.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.27

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