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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.59, 1,567.10 and 638.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.59, 1,567.10 and 638.34 is: 880.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.59 : 1,567.10 = 638.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.59/1,567.10 = 638.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.59x = 1,567.10 × 638.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.59x = 1,000,339.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,339.42/1,135.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.90

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