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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.46, 1,605.59 and 639.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.46, 1,605.59 and 639.51 is: 882.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.46 : 1,605.59 = 639.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.46/1,605.59 = 639.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.46x = 1,605.59 × 639.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.46x = 1,026,787.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,787.66/1,163.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.53

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