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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.35, 1,605.41 and 639.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.35, 1,605.41 and 639.38 is: 882.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.35 : 1,605.41 = 639.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.35/1,605.41 = 639.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.35x = 1,605.41 × 639.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.35x = 1,026,467.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,467.05/1,163.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.34

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