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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.27, 1,566.58 and 637.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.27, 1,566.58 and 637.81 is: 880.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.27 : 1,566.58 = 637.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.27/1,566.58 = 637.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.27x = 1,566.58 × 637.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.27x = 999,172.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,172.56/1,135.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.12

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