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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.68, 1,571.54 and 641.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.68, 1,571.54 and 641.48 is: 885.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.68 : 1,571.54 = 641.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.68/1,571.54 = 641.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.68x = 1,571.54 × 641.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.68x = 1,008,100.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,100.41/1,138.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.32

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