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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.68, 1,567.20 and 638.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.68, 1,567.20 and 638.32 is: 880.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.68 : 1,567.20 = 638.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.68/1,567.20 = 638.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.68x = 1,567.20 × 638.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.68x = 1,000,375.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,375.10/1,135.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.86

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