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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.02, 1,567.58 and 638.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.02, 1,567.58 and 638.70 is: 881.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.02 : 1,567.58 = 638.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.02/1,567.58 = 638.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.02x = 1,567.58 × 638.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.02x = 1,001,213.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,213.35/1,136.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.33

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