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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.93, 1,568.96 and 639.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.93, 1,568.96 and 639.56 is: 882.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.93 : 1,568.96 = 639.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.93/1,568.96 = 639.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.93x = 1,568.96 × 639.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.93x = 1,003,444.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,444.06/1,136.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.59

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