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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138, 1,570.34 and 640.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138, 1,570.34 and 640.48 is: 883.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138 : 1,570.34 = 640.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138/1,570.34 = 640.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138x = 1,570.34 × 640.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138x = 1,005,771.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,771.36/1,138
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.81

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