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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.90, 1,567.38 and 638.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.90, 1,567.38 and 638.45 is: 880.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.90 : 1,567.38 = 638.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.90/1,567.38 = 638.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.90x = 1,567.38 × 638.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.90x = 1,000,693.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,693.76/1,135.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.97

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