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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.54, 1,566.97 and 638.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.54, 1,566.97 and 638.17 is: 880.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.54 : 1,566.97 = 638.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.54/1,566.97 = 638.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.54x = 1,566.97 × 638.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.54x = 999,987.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,987.73/1,135.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.63

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