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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.06, 1,570.61 and 640.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.06, 1,570.61 and 640.67 is: 884.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.06 : 1,570.61 = 640.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.06/1,570.61 = 640.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.06x = 1,570.61 × 640.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.06x = 1,006,242.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,242.71/1,138.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.17

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