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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.57, 1,605.76 and 639.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.57, 1,605.76 and 639.62 is: 882.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.57 : 1,605.76 = 639.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.57/1,605.76 = 639.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.57x = 1,605.76 × 639.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.57x = 1,027,066.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,066.58/1,163.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.68

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