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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.56, 1,571.12 and 641.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.56, 1,571.12 and 641.10 is: 884.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.56 : 1,571.12 = 641.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.56/1,571.12 = 641.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.56x = 1,571.12 × 641.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.56x = 1,007,245.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,245.03/1,138.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.67

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