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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.11, 1,567.81 and 638.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.11, 1,567.81 and 638.77 is: 881.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.11 : 1,567.81 = 638.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.11/1,567.81 = 638.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.11x = 1,567.81 × 638.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.11x = 1,001,466.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,466.80/1,136.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.49

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