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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.44, 1,569.68 and 640.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.44, 1,569.68 and 640.16 is: 883.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.44 : 1,569.68 = 640.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.44/1,569.68 = 640.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.44x = 1,569.68 × 640.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.44x = 1,004,846.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,846.35/1,137.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.43

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