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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.39, 1,569.48 and 639.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.39, 1,569.48 and 639.95 is: 883.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.39 : 1,569.48 = 639.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.39/1,569.48 = 639.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.39x = 1,569.48 × 639.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.39x = 1,004,380.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,380.88/1,137.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.06

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