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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.54, 1,604.28 and 638.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.54, 1,604.28 and 638.56 is: 881.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.54 : 1,604.28 = 638.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.54/1,604.28 = 638.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.54x = 1,604.28 × 638.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.54x = 1,024,429.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,429.04/1,162.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.20

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