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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.33, 1,572.94 and 804.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.33, 1,572.94 and 804.18 is: 1,109.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.33 : 1,572.94 = 804.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.33/1,572.94 = 804.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.33x = 1,572.94 × 804.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.33x = 1,264,926.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,926.89/1,140.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.26

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