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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.35, 1,573.62 and 720.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.35, 1,573.62 and 720.77 is: 994.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.35 : 1,573.62 = 720.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.35/1,573.62 = 720.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.35x = 1,573.62 × 720.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.35x = 1,134,218.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,218.09/1,140.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.62

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