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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.36, 1,569.52 and 640.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.36, 1,569.52 and 640.10 is: 883.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.36 : 1,569.52 = 640.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.36/1,569.52 = 640.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.36x = 1,569.52 × 640.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.36x = 1,004,654.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,654.48/1,137.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.32

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