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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.08, 1,566.24 and 637.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.08, 1,566.24 and 637.71 is: 879.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.08 : 1,566.24 = 637.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.08/1,566.24 = 637.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.08x = 1,566.24 × 637.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.08x = 998,806.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,806.91/1,135.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.94

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