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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.03, 1,603.52 and 638.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.03, 1,603.52 and 638.05 is: 880.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.03 : 1,603.52 = 638.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.03/1,603.52 = 638.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.03x = 1,603.52 × 638.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.03x = 1,023,125.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,125.94/1,162.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.46

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