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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.64, 1,567.17 and 638.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.64, 1,567.17 and 638.28 is: 880.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.64 : 1,567.17 = 638.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.64/1,567.17 = 638.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.64x = 1,567.17 × 638.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.64x = 1,000,293.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,293.27/1,135.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.82

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