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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.33, 1,573.69 and 668.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.33, 1,573.69 and 668.54 is: 922.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.33 : 1,573.69 = 668.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.33/1,573.69 = 668.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.33x = 1,573.69 × 668.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.33x = 1,052,074.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,074.71/1,140.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.61

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