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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.32, 1,573.71 and 642.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.32, 1,573.71 and 642.98 is: 887.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.32 : 1,573.71 = 642.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.32/1,573.71 = 642.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.32x = 1,573.71 × 642.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.32x = 1,011,864.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,864.06/1,140.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.35

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