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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.60, 1,573.56 and 674.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.60, 1,573.56 and 674.76 is: 930.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.60 : 1,573.56 = 674.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.60/1,573.56 = 674.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.60x = 1,573.56 × 674.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.60x = 1,061,775.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,775.35/1,140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.89

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