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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.60, 1,604.31 and 638.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.60, 1,604.31 and 638.62 is: 881.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.60 : 1,604.31 = 638.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.60/1,604.31 = 638.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.60x = 1,604.31 × 638.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.60x = 1,024,544.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,544.45/1,162.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.25

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