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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.81, 1,604.78 and 638.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.81, 1,604.78 and 638.95 is: 881.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.81 : 1,604.78 = 638.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.81/1,604.78 = 638.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.81x = 1,604.78 × 638.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.81x = 1,025,374.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,374.18/1,162.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.81

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