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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.54, 1,605.77 and 639.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.54, 1,605.77 and 639.58 is: 882.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.54 : 1,605.77 = 639.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.54/1,605.77 = 639.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.54x = 1,605.77 × 639.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.54x = 1,027,018.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,018.38/1,163.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.67

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