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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.13, 1,605.10 and 639.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.13, 1,605.10 and 639.15 is: 882.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.13 : 1,605.10 = 639.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.13/1,605.10 = 639.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.13x = 1,605.10 × 639.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.13x = 1,025,903.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,903.27/1,163.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.02

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