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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.46, 1,604.16 and 631.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.46, 1,604.16 and 631.32 is: 871.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.46 : 1,604.16 = 631.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.46/1,604.16 = 631.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.46x = 1,604.16 × 631.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.46x = 1,012,738.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,738.29/1,162.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.21

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