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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.03, 1,574.62 and 675.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.03, 1,574.62 and 675.28 is: 931.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.03 : 1,574.62 = 675.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.03/1,574.62 = 675.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.03x = 1,574.62 × 675.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.03x = 1,063,313.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,313.47/1,141.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.89

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