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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.24, 1,570.56 and 634.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.24, 1,570.56 and 634.04 is: 874.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.24 : 1,570.56 = 634.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.24/1,570.56 = 634.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.24x = 1,570.56 × 634.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.24x = 995,797.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,797.86/1,138.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.86

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