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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.52, 1,569.72 and 640.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.52, 1,569.72 and 640.15 is: 883.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.52 : 1,569.72 = 640.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.52/1,569.72 = 640.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.52x = 1,569.72 × 640.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.52x = 1,004,856.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,856.26/1,137.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.37

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