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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.55, 1,604.34 and 638.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.55, 1,604.34 and 638.57 is: 881.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.55 : 1,604.34 = 638.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.55/1,604.34 = 638.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.55x = 1,604.34 × 638.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.55x = 1,024,487.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,487.40/1,162.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.24

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