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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.49, 1,567.08 and 638.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.49, 1,567.08 and 638.21 is: 880.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.49 : 1,567.08 = 638.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.49/1,567.08 = 638.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.49x = 1,567.08 × 638.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.49x = 1,000,130.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,130.04/1,135.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.80

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