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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.89, 1,567.83 and 638.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.89, 1,567.83 and 638.69 is: 881.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.89 : 1,567.83 = 638.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.89/1,567.83 = 638.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.89x = 1,567.83 × 638.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.89x = 1,001,354.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,354.15/1,135.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.56

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