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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.26, 1,567.92 and 638.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.26, 1,567.92 and 638.92 is: 881.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.26 : 1,567.92 = 638.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.26/1,567.92 = 638.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.26x = 1,567.92 × 638.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.26x = 1,001,775.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,775.45/1,136.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.64

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