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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.43, 1,569.54 and 640.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.43, 1,569.54 and 640.02 is: 883.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.43 : 1,569.54 = 640.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.43/1,569.54 = 640.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.43x = 1,569.54 × 640.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.43x = 1,004,536.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,536.99/1,137.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.16

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