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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.35, 1,570.80 and 641.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.35, 1,570.80 and 641.01 is: 884.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.35 : 1,570.80 = 641.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.35/1,570.80 = 641.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.35x = 1,570.80 × 641.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.35x = 1,006,898.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,898.51/1,138.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.52

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