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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.05, 1,603.62 and 638.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.05, 1,603.62 and 638.08 is: 880.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.05 : 1,603.62 = 638.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.05/1,603.62 = 638.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.05x = 1,603.62 × 638.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.05x = 1,023,237.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,237.85/1,162.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.55

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