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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.33, 1,572.30 and 635.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.33, 1,572.30 and 635.17 is: 876.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.33 : 1,572.30 = 635.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.33/1,572.30 = 635.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.33x = 1,572.30 × 635.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.33x = 998,674.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,674.62/1,139.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.55

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