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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.47, 1,605.54 and 639.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.47, 1,605.54 and 639.49 is: 882.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.47 : 1,605.54 = 639.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.47/1,605.54 = 639.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.47x = 1,605.54 × 639.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.47x = 1,026,726.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,726.77/1,163.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.47

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