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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.79, 1,604.67 and 638.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.79, 1,604.67 and 638.81 is: 881.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.79 : 1,604.67 = 638.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.79/1,604.67 = 638.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.79x = 1,604.67 × 638.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.79x = 1,025,079.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,079.24/1,162.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.57

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