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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.35, 1,568.26 and 639.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.35, 1,568.26 and 639.11 is: 882.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.35 : 1,568.26 = 639.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.35/1,568.26 = 639.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.35x = 1,568.26 × 639.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.35x = 1,002,282.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,282.81/1,136.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.02

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