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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.52, 1,566.84 and 638.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.52, 1,566.84 and 638.28 is: 880.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.52 : 1,566.84 = 638.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.52/1,566.84 = 638.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.52x = 1,566.84 × 638.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.52x = 1,000,085.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,085.03/1,135.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.73

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