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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.64, 1,567.10 and 638.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.64, 1,567.10 and 638.19 is: 880.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.64 : 1,567.10 = 638.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.64/1,567.10 = 638.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.64x = 1,567.10 × 638.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.64x = 1,000,098.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,098.12/1,135.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.65

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