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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.13, 1,569.28 and 639.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.13, 1,569.28 and 639.75 is: 882.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.13 : 1,569.28 = 639.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.13/1,569.28 = 639.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.13x = 1,569.28 × 639.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.13x = 1,003,946.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,946.88/1,137.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.88

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