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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.56, 1,711.68 and 881.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.56, 1,711.68 and 881.21 is: 1,322.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.56 : 1,711.68 = 881.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.56/1,711.68 = 881.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.56x = 1,711.68 × 881.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.56x = 1,508,355.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,355.46/1,140.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.46

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