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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.50, 1,568.33 and 639.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.50, 1,568.33 and 639.26 is: 882.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.50 : 1,568.33 = 639.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.50/1,568.33 = 639.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.50x = 1,568.33 × 639.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.50x = 1,002,567.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,567.88/1,136.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.16

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