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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.33, 1,569.53 and 639.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.33, 1,569.53 and 639.94 is: 883.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.33 : 1,569.53 = 639.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.33/1,569.53 = 639.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.33x = 1,569.53 × 639.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.33x = 1,004,405.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,405.03/1,137.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.13

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