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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.83, 1,567.53 and 638.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.83, 1,567.53 and 638.52 is: 881.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.83 : 1,567.53 = 638.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.83/1,567.53 = 638.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.83x = 1,567.53 × 638.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.83x = 1,000,899.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,899.26/1,135.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.21

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