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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.74, 1,605.96 and 639.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.74, 1,605.96 and 639.77 is: 882.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.74 : 1,605.96 = 639.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.74/1,605.96 = 639.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.74x = 1,605.96 × 639.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.74x = 1,027,453.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,453.25/1,163.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.89

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