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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.84, 1,575.75 and 676

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.84, 1,575.75 and 676 is: 932.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.84 : 1,575.75 = 676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.84/1,575.75 = 676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.84x = 1,575.75 × 676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.84x = 1,065,207
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,207/1,141.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.89

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