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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.07, 1,566.41 and 637.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.07, 1,566.41 and 637.68 is: 880.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.07 : 1,566.41 = 637.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.07/1,566.41 = 637.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.07x = 1,566.41 × 637.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.07x = 998,868.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,868.33/1,135.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.01

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