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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.96, 1,571.60 and 641.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.96, 1,571.60 and 641.60 is: 885.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.96 : 1,571.60 = 641.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.96/1,571.60 = 641.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.96x = 1,571.60 × 641.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.96x = 1,008,338.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,338.56/1,138.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.32

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