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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.33, 1,568.24 and 638.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.33, 1,568.24 and 638.96 is: 881.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.33 : 1,568.24 = 638.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.33/1,568.24 = 638.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.33x = 1,568.24 × 638.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.33x = 1,002,031.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,031.59/1,136.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.82

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