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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.07, 1,569.08 and 639.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.07, 1,569.08 and 639.72 is: 882.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.07 : 1,569.08 = 639.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.07/1,569.08 = 639.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.07x = 1,569.08 × 639.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.07x = 1,003,760.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,760.81/1,137.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.76

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