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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.42, 1,605.49 and 639.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.42, 1,605.49 and 639.44 is: 882.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.42 : 1,605.49 = 639.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.42/1,605.49 = 639.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.42x = 1,605.49 × 639.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.42x = 1,026,614.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,614.53/1,163.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.41

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