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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.85, 1,604.73 and 638.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.85, 1,604.73 and 638.88 is: 881.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.85 : 1,604.73 = 638.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.85/1,604.73 = 638.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.85x = 1,604.73 × 638.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.85x = 1,025,218.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,218.68/1,162.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.65

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