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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.34, 1,572.78 and 736.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.34, 1,572.78 and 736.42 is: 1,015.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.34 : 1,572.78 = 736.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.34/1,572.78 = 736.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.34x = 1,572.78 × 736.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.34x = 1,158,226.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,226.65/1,140.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.69

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