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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.96, 1,603.53 and 638.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.96, 1,603.53 and 638.03 is: 880.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.96 : 1,603.53 = 638.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.96/1,603.53 = 638.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.96x = 1,603.53 × 638.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.96x = 1,023,092.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,092.23/1,161.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.49

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