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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.50, 1,571.14 and 641.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.50, 1,571.14 and 641.12 is: 884.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.50 : 1,571.14 = 641.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.50/1,571.14 = 641.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.50x = 1,571.14 × 641.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.50x = 1,007,282.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,282.22/1,138.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.75

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