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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.36, 1,605.43 and 632.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.36, 1,605.43 and 632.24 is: 872.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.36 : 1,605.43 = 632.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.36/1,605.43 = 632.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.36x = 1,605.43 × 632.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.36x = 1,015,015.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,015.85/1,163.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.48

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