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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.10, 1,566.36 and 637.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.10, 1,566.36 and 637.73 is: 880.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.10 : 1,566.36 = 637.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.10/1,566.36 = 637.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.10x = 1,566.36 × 637.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.10x = 998,914.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,914.76/1,135.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.02

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