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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.93, 1,708.97 and 1,054.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.93, 1,708.97 and 1,054.46 is: 1,579.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.93 : 1,708.97 = 1,054.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.93/1,708.97 = 1,054.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.93x = 1,708.97 × 1,054.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.93x = 1,802,039.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,039.51/1,140.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.45

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