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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.51, 1,569.78 and 640.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.51, 1,569.78 and 640.08 is: 883.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.51 : 1,569.78 = 640.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.51/1,569.78 = 640.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.51x = 1,569.78 × 640.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.51x = 1,004,784.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,784.78/1,137.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.32

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