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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.06, 1,567.38 and 638.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.06, 1,567.38 and 638.62 is: 881.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.06 : 1,567.38 = 638.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.06/1,567.38 = 638.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.06x = 1,567.38 × 638.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.06x = 1,000,960.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,960.22/1,136.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.08

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