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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.50, 1,573.26 and 766.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.50, 1,573.26 and 766.82 is: 1,057.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.50 : 1,573.26 = 766.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.50/1,573.26 = 766.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.50x = 1,573.26 × 766.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.50x = 1,206,407.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,407.23/1,140.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.79

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