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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.78, 1,571.43 and 641.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.78, 1,571.43 and 641.32 is: 884.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.78 : 1,571.43 = 641.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.78/1,571.43 = 641.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.78x = 1,571.43 × 641.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.78x = 1,007,789.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,789.49/1,138.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.97

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