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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.06, 1,569.06 and 639.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.06, 1,569.06 and 639.51 is: 882.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.06 : 1,569.06 = 639.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.06/1,569.06 = 639.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.06x = 1,569.06 × 639.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.06x = 1,003,429.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,429.56/1,137.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.48

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