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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.80, 1,604.56 and 638.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.80, 1,604.56 and 638.86 is: 881.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.80 : 1,604.56 = 638.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.80/1,604.56 = 638.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.80x = 1,604.56 × 638.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.80x = 1,025,089.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,089.20/1,162.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.57

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