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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.72, 1,567.23 and 638.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.72, 1,567.23 and 638.36 is: 880.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.72 : 1,567.23 = 638.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.72/1,567.23 = 638.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.72x = 1,567.23 × 638.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.72x = 1,000,446.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,446.71/1,135.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.89

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