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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.67, 1,574.40 and 698.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.67, 1,574.40 and 698.61 is: 964.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.67 : 1,574.40 = 698.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.67/1,574.40 = 698.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.67x = 1,574.40 × 698.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.67x = 1,099,891.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,891.58/1,140.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.25

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