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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.73, 1,568.76 and 639.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.73, 1,568.76 and 639.40 is: 882.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.73 : 1,568.76 = 639.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.73/1,568.76 = 639.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.73x = 1,568.76 × 639.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.73x = 1,003,065.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,065.14/1,136.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.41

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