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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.02, 1,603.58 and 638.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.02, 1,603.58 and 638.04 is: 880.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.02 : 1,603.58 = 638.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.02/1,603.58 = 638.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.02x = 1,603.58 × 638.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.02x = 1,023,141.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,141.76/1,162.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.49

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