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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.30, 1,566.81 and 638.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.30, 1,566.81 and 638.02 is: 880.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.30 : 1,566.81 = 638.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.30/1,566.81 = 638.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.30x = 1,566.81 × 638.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.30x = 999,656.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,656.12/1,135.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.52

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