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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.48, 1,574.64 and 767.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.48, 1,574.64 and 767.48 is: 1,059.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.48 : 1,574.64 = 767.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.48/1,574.64 = 767.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.48x = 1,574.64 × 767.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.48x = 1,208,496.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,496.83/1,140.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.64

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