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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.30, 1,566.88 and 637.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.30, 1,566.88 and 637.98 is: 880.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.30 : 1,566.88 = 637.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.30/1,566.88 = 637.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.30x = 1,566.88 × 637.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.30x = 999,638.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,638.10/1,135.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.51

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