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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.94, 1,603.50 and 638

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.94, 1,603.50 and 638 is: 880.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.94 : 1,603.50 = 638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.94/1,603.50 = 638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.94x = 1,603.50 × 638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.94x = 1,023,033
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,033/1,161.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.45

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