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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.16, 1,605.13 and 632.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.16, 1,605.13 and 632.02 is: 872.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.16 : 1,605.13 = 632.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.16/1,605.13 = 632.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.16x = 1,605.13 × 632.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.16x = 1,014,474.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,474.26/1,163.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.17

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