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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.05, 1,604.99 and 639.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.05, 1,604.99 and 639.07 is: 881.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.05 : 1,604.99 = 639.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.05/1,604.99 = 639.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.05x = 1,604.99 × 639.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.05x = 1,025,698.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,698.54/1,163.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.91

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