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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.66, 1,604.47 and 631.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.66, 1,604.47 and 631.55 is: 871.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.66 : 1,604.47 = 631.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.66/1,604.47 = 631.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.66x = 1,604.47 × 631.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.66x = 1,013,303.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,303.03/1,162.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.54

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