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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.22, 1,569.36 and 639.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.22, 1,569.36 and 639.86 is: 883.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.22 : 1,569.36 = 639.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.22/1,569.36 = 639.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.22x = 1,569.36 × 639.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.22x = 1,004,170.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,170.69/1,137.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.00

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