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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.55, 1,604.32 and 638.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.55, 1,604.32 and 638.58 is: 881.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.55 : 1,604.32 = 638.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.55/1,604.32 = 638.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.55x = 1,604.32 × 638.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.55x = 1,024,486.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,486.67/1,162.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.24

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