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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.31, 1,604.09 and 638.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.31, 1,604.09 and 638.45 is: 881.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.31 : 1,604.09 = 638.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.31/1,604.09 = 638.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.31x = 1,604.09 × 638.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.31x = 1,024,131.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,131.26/1,162.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.12

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