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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.89, 1,708.90 and 867.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.89, 1,708.90 and 867.11 is: 1,298.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.89 : 1,708.90 = 867.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.89/1,708.90 = 867.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.89x = 1,708.90 × 867.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.89x = 1,481,804.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,804.28/1,140.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.81

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