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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.45, 1,605.55 and 639.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.45, 1,605.55 and 639.47 is: 882.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.45 : 1,605.55 = 639.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.45/1,605.55 = 639.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.45x = 1,605.55 × 639.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.45x = 1,026,691.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,691.43/1,163.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.46

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