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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.76, 1,574.40 and 1,117.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.76, 1,574.40 and 1,117.76 is: 1,541.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.76 : 1,574.40 = 1,117.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.76/1,574.40 = 1,117.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.76x = 1,574.40 × 1,117.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.76x = 1,759,801.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,801.34/1,141.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.31

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