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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.91, 1,571.56 and 641.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.91, 1,571.56 and 641.56 is: 885.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.91 : 1,571.56 = 641.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.91/1,571.56 = 641.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.91x = 1,571.56 × 641.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.91x = 1,008,249.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,249.75/1,138.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.28

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