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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.76, 1,604.48 and 638.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.76, 1,604.48 and 638.69 is: 881.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.76 : 1,604.48 = 638.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.76/1,604.48 = 638.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.76x = 1,604.48 × 638.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.76x = 1,024,754.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,754.12/1,162.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.32

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