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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.37, 1,573.22 and 655.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.37, 1,573.22 and 655.04 is: 903.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.37 : 1,573.22 = 655.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.37/1,573.22 = 655.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.37x = 1,573.22 × 655.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.37x = 1,030,522.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,522.03/1,140.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.67

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