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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.02, 1,569.16 and 639.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.02, 1,569.16 and 639.66 is: 882.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.02 : 1,569.16 = 639.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.02/1,569.16 = 639.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.02x = 1,569.16 × 639.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.02x = 1,003,728.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,728.89/1,137.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.77

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