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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.01, 1,567.71 and 638.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.01, 1,567.71 and 638.62 is: 881.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.01 : 1,567.71 = 638.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.01/1,567.71 = 638.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.01x = 1,567.71 × 638.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.01x = 1,001,170.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,170.96/1,136.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.30

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