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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.68, 1,568.66 and 639.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.68, 1,568.66 and 639.30 is: 882.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.68 : 1,568.66 = 639.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.68/1,568.66 = 639.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.68x = 1,568.66 × 639.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.68x = 1,002,844.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,844.34/1,136.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.26

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