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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.55, 1,566.97 and 638.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.55, 1,566.97 and 638.15 is: 880.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.55 : 1,566.97 = 638.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.55/1,566.97 = 638.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.55x = 1,566.97 × 638.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.55x = 999,952.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,952.48/1,135.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.59

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