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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.50, 1,567.04 and 638.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.50, 1,567.04 and 638.09 is: 880.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.50 : 1,567.04 = 638.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.50/1,567.04 = 638.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.50x = 1,567.04 × 638.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.50x = 999,912.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,912.55/1,135.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.59

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