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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.81, 1,604.66 and 631.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.81, 1,604.66 and 631.69 is: 871.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.81 : 1,604.66 = 631.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.81/1,604.66 = 631.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.81x = 1,604.66 × 631.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.81x = 1,013,647.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,647.68/1,162.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.72

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