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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.04, 1,566.40 and 637.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.04, 1,566.40 and 637.67 is: 880.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.04 : 1,566.40 = 637.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.04/1,566.40 = 637.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.04x = 1,566.40 × 637.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.04x = 998,853.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,853.80/1,135.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.01

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