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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.61, 1,569.98 and 640.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.61, 1,569.98 and 640.24 is: 883.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.61 : 1,569.98 = 640.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.61/1,569.98 = 640.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.61x = 1,569.98 × 640.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.61x = 1,005,161.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,161.67/1,137.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.57

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