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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.72, 1,575.82 and 676.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.72, 1,575.82 and 676.04 is: 933.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.72 : 1,575.82 = 676.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.72/1,575.82 = 676.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.72x = 1,575.82 × 676.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.72x = 1,065,317.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,317.35/1,141.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.08

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