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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.60, 1,605.80 and 639.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.60, 1,605.80 and 639.68 is: 882.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.60 : 1,605.80 = 639.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.60/1,605.80 = 639.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.60x = 1,605.80 × 639.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.60x = 1,027,198.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,198.14/1,163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.78

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