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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.46, 1,605.60 and 639.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.46, 1,605.60 and 639.54 is: 882.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.46 : 1,605.60 = 639.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.46/1,605.60 = 639.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.46x = 1,605.60 × 639.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.46x = 1,026,845.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,845.42/1,163.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.58

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