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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.22, 1,566.56 and 637.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.22, 1,566.56 and 637.87 is: 880.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.22 : 1,566.56 = 637.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.22/1,566.56 = 637.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.22x = 1,566.56 × 637.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.22x = 999,259.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,259.31/1,135.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.23

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