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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.39, 1,569.51 and 639.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.39, 1,569.51 and 639.93 is: 883.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.39 : 1,569.51 = 639.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.39/1,569.51 = 639.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.39x = 1,569.51 × 639.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.39x = 1,004,375.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,375.73/1,137.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.06

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