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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.53, 1,568.41 and 639.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.53, 1,568.41 and 639.15 is: 882.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.53 : 1,568.41 = 639.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.53/1,568.41 = 639.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.53x = 1,568.41 × 639.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.53x = 1,002,449.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,449.25/1,136.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.03

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