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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.27, 1,572.77 and 1,102.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.27, 1,572.77 and 1,102.17 is: 1,520.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.27 : 1,572.77 = 1,102.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.27/1,572.77 = 1,102.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.27x = 1,572.77 × 1,102.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.27x = 1,733,454.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,454.40/1,140.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.21

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