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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.64, 1,604.46 and 638.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.64, 1,604.46 and 638.67 is: 881.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.64 : 1,604.46 = 638.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.64/1,604.46 = 638.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.64x = 1,604.46 × 638.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.64x = 1,024,720.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,720.47/1,162.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.38

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