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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.99, 1,568.84 and 639.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.99, 1,568.84 and 639.59 is: 882.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.99 : 1,568.84 = 639.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.99/1,568.84 = 639.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.99x = 1,568.84 × 639.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.99x = 1,003,419.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,419.90/1,136.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.53

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