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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.67, 1,567.22 and 638.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.67, 1,567.22 and 638.31 is: 880.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.67 : 1,567.22 = 638.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.67/1,567.22 = 638.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.67x = 1,567.22 × 638.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.67x = 1,000,374.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,374.88/1,135.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.87

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