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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.25, 1,566.53 and 637.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.25, 1,566.53 and 637.79 is: 880.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.25 : 1,566.53 = 637.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.25/1,566.53 = 637.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.25x = 1,566.53 × 637.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.25x = 999,106.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,106.15/1,135.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.08

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