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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.91, 1,573.05 and 635.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.91, 1,573.05 and 635.76 is: 877.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.91 : 1,573.05 = 635.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.91/1,573.05 = 635.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.91x = 1,573.05 × 635.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.91x = 1,000,082.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,082.27/1,139.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.33

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