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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.70, 1,567.14 and 638.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.70, 1,567.14 and 638.30 is: 880.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.70 : 1,567.14 = 638.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.70/1,567.14 = 638.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.70x = 1,567.14 × 638.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.70x = 1,000,305.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,305.46/1,135.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.78

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