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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.18, 1,566.69 and 637.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.18, 1,566.69 and 637.93 is: 880.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.18 : 1,566.69 = 637.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.18/1,566.69 = 637.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.18x = 1,566.69 × 637.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.18x = 999,438.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,438.55/1,135.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.42

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