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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.76, 1,582.06 and 1,069.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.76, 1,582.06 and 1,069.48 is: 1,483.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.76 : 1,582.06 = 1,069.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.76/1,582.06 = 1,069.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.76x = 1,582.06 × 1,069.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.76x = 1,691,981.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,981.53/1,140.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.21

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