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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.18, 1,603.80 and 638.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.18, 1,603.80 and 638.20 is: 880.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.18 : 1,603.80 = 638.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.18/1,603.80 = 638.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.18x = 1,603.80 × 638.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.18x = 1,023,545.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,545.16/1,162.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.71

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