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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.02, 1,567.72 and 638.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.02, 1,567.72 and 638.65 is: 881.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.02 : 1,567.72 = 638.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.02/1,567.72 = 638.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.02x = 1,567.72 × 638.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.02x = 1,001,218.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,218.86/1,136.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.34

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