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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.04, 1,573.84 and 675.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.04, 1,573.84 and 675.28 is: 931.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.04 : 1,573.84 = 675.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.04/1,573.84 = 675.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.04x = 1,573.84 × 675.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.04x = 1,062,782.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,782.68/1,141.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.42

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