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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.57, 1,604.34 and 631.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.57, 1,604.34 and 631.45 is: 871.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.57 : 1,604.34 = 631.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.57/1,604.34 = 631.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.57x = 1,604.34 × 631.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.57x = 1,013,056.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,056.48/1,162.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.40

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