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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.77, 1,568.72 and 639.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.77, 1,568.72 and 639.37 is: 882.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.77 : 1,568.72 = 639.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.77/1,568.72 = 639.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.77x = 1,568.72 × 639.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.77x = 1,002,990.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,990.18/1,136.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.32

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