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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.15, 1,567.83 and 638.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.15, 1,567.83 and 638.94 is: 881.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.15 : 1,567.83 = 638.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.15/1,567.83 = 638.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.15x = 1,567.83 × 638.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.15x = 1,001,749.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,749.30/1,136.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.71

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