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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.93, 1,570.33 and 640.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.93, 1,570.33 and 640.55 is: 883.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.93 : 1,570.33 = 640.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.93/1,570.33 = 640.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.93x = 1,570.33 × 640.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.93x = 1,005,879.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,879.61/1,137.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.96

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