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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.93, 1,573.92 and 809.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.93, 1,573.92 and 809.52 is: 1,116.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.93 : 1,573.92 = 809.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.93/1,573.92 = 809.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.93x = 1,573.92 × 809.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.93x = 1,274,119.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,119.72/1,140.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.74

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