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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.63, 1,572.91 and 1,024.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.63, 1,572.91 and 1,024.39 is: 1,412.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.63 : 1,572.91 = 1,024.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.63/1,572.91 = 1,024.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.63x = 1,572.91 × 1,024.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.63x = 1,611,273.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,273.27/1,140.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.62

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