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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.26, 1,573.92 and 668.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.26, 1,573.92 and 668.30 is: 922.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.26 : 1,573.92 = 668.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.26/1,573.92 = 668.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.26x = 1,573.92 × 668.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.26x = 1,051,842.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,842.87/1,140.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.46

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