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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.42, 1,604.20 and 638.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.42, 1,604.20 and 638.46 is: 881.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.42 : 1,604.20 = 638.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.42/1,604.20 = 638.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.42x = 1,604.20 × 638.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.42x = 1,024,217.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,217.53/1,162.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.11

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