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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.44, 1,566.78 and 638.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.44, 1,566.78 and 638.04 is: 880.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.44 : 1,566.78 = 638.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.44/1,566.78 = 638.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.44x = 1,566.78 × 638.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.44x = 999,668.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,668.31/1,135.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.42

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