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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.62, 1,568.19 and 639.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.62, 1,568.19 and 639.19 is: 881.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.62 : 1,568.19 = 639.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.62/1,568.19 = 639.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.62x = 1,568.19 × 639.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.62x = 1,002,371.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,371.37/1,136.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.89

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