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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.39, 1,566.87 and 638.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.39, 1,566.87 and 638.08 is: 880.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.39 : 1,566.87 = 638.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.39/1,566.87 = 638.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.39x = 1,566.87 × 638.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.39x = 999,786.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,786.89/1,135.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.56

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