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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.29, 1,573.59 and 642.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.29, 1,573.59 and 642.92 is: 887.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.29 : 1,573.59 = 642.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.29/1,573.59 = 642.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.29x = 1,573.59 × 642.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.29x = 1,011,698.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,698.61/1,140.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.23

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