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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.08, 1,574.72 and 669.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.08, 1,574.72 and 669.34 is: 923.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.08 : 1,574.72 = 669.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.08/1,574.72 = 669.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.08x = 1,574.72 × 669.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.08x = 1,054,017.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,017.91/1,141.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.70

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