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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.03, 1,566.48 and 637.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.03, 1,566.48 and 637.69 is: 880.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.03 : 1,566.48 = 637.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.03/1,566.48 = 637.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.03x = 1,566.48 × 637.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.03x = 998,928.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,928.63/1,135.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.09

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