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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.03, 1,566.33 and 637.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.03, 1,566.33 and 637.66 is: 879.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.03 : 1,566.33 = 637.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.03/1,566.33 = 637.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.03x = 1,566.33 × 637.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.03x = 998,785.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,785.99/1,135.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.96

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