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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.11, 1,566.45 and 637.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.11, 1,566.45 and 637.76 is: 880.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.11 : 1,566.45 = 637.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.11/1,566.45 = 637.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.11x = 1,566.45 × 637.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.11x = 999,019.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,019.15/1,135.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.11

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