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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.33, 1,604.01 and 638.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.33, 1,604.01 and 638.36 is: 880.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.33 : 1,604.01 = 638.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.33/1,604.01 = 638.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.33x = 1,604.01 × 638.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.33x = 1,023,935.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,935.82/1,162.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.93

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