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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.13, 1,566.28 and 637.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.13, 1,566.28 and 637.79 is: 880.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.13 : 1,566.28 = 637.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.13/1,566.28 = 637.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.13x = 1,566.28 × 637.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.13x = 998,954.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,954.53/1,135.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.04

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