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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.39, 1,568.16 and 639

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.39, 1,568.16 and 639 is: 881.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.39 : 1,568.16 = 639 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.39/1,568.16 = 639/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.39x = 1,568.16 × 639
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.39x = 1,002,054.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,054.24/1,136.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.79

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