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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.60, 1,577.10 and 994.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.60, 1,577.10 and 994.80 is: 1,375.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.60 : 1,577.10 = 994.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.60/1,577.10 = 994.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.60x = 1,577.10 × 994.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.60x = 1,568,899.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,899.08/1,140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.50

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