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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.28, 1,573.61 and 642.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.28, 1,573.61 and 642.88 is: 887.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.28 : 1,573.61 = 642.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.28/1,573.61 = 642.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.28x = 1,573.61 × 642.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.28x = 1,011,642.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,642.40/1,140.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.19

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