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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.56, 1,573.83 and 668.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.56, 1,573.83 and 668.11 is: 921.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.56 : 1,573.83 = 668.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.56/1,573.83 = 668.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.56x = 1,573.83 × 668.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.56x = 1,051,491.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,491.56/1,140.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.91

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