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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.64, 1,573.54 and 668.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.64, 1,573.54 and 668.54 is: 922.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.64 : 1,573.54 = 668.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.64/1,573.54 = 668.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.64x = 1,573.54 × 668.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.64x = 1,051,974.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,974.43/1,140.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.27

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