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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.36, 1,569.32 and 639.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.36, 1,569.32 and 639.81 is: 882.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.36 : 1,569.32 = 639.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.36/1,569.32 = 639.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.36x = 1,569.32 × 639.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.36x = 1,004,063.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,063.43/1,137.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.80

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