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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.42, 1,568.25 and 639.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.42, 1,568.25 and 639.06 is: 881.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.42 : 1,568.25 = 639.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.42/1,568.25 = 639.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.42x = 1,568.25 × 639.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.42x = 1,002,214.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,214.12/1,136.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.90

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