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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.75, 1,604.60 and 638.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.75, 1,604.60 and 638.79 is: 881.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.75 : 1,604.60 = 638.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.75/1,604.60 = 638.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.75x = 1,604.60 × 638.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.75x = 1,025,002.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,002.43/1,162.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.53

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