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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.52, 1,568.34 and 639.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.52, 1,568.34 and 639.15 is: 881.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.52 : 1,568.34 = 639.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.52/1,568.34 = 639.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.52x = 1,568.34 × 639.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.52x = 1,002,404.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,404.51/1,136.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.99

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