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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.15, 1,566.45 and 637.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.15, 1,566.45 and 637.94 is: 880.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.15 : 1,566.45 = 637.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.15/1,566.45 = 637.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.15x = 1,566.45 × 637.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.15x = 999,301.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,301.11/1,135.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.33

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