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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.20, 1,566.46 and 637.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.20, 1,566.46 and 637.76 is: 880.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.20 : 1,566.46 = 637.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.20/1,566.46 = 637.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.20x = 1,566.46 × 637.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.20x = 999,025.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,025.53/1,135.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.04

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