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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.13, 1,572 and 641.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.13, 1,572 and 641.79 is: 885.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.13 : 1,572 = 641.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.13/1,572 = 641.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.13x = 1,572 × 641.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.13x = 1,008,893.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,893.88/1,139.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.67

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