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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.57, 1,710.23 and 771.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.57, 1,710.23 and 771.84 is: 1,157.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.57 : 1,710.23 = 771.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.57/1,710.23 = 771.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.57x = 1,710.23 × 771.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.57x = 1,320,020.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,020.06/1,140.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.33

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