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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.68, 1,567.16 and 638.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.68, 1,567.16 and 638.40 is: 880.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.68 : 1,567.16 = 638.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.68/1,567.16 = 638.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.68x = 1,567.16 × 638.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.68x = 1,000,474.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,474.94/1,135.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.95

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