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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.46, 1,570.73 and 641.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.46, 1,570.73 and 641.03 is: 884.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.46 : 1,570.73 = 641.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.46/1,570.73 = 641.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.46x = 1,570.73 × 641.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.46x = 1,006,873.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,873.99/1,138.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.42

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