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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.55, 1,568.48 and 639.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.55, 1,568.48 and 639.17 is: 882.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.55 : 1,568.48 = 639.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.55/1,568.48 = 639.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.55x = 1,568.48 × 639.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.55x = 1,002,514.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,514.32/1,136.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.07

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