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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.77, 1,605.98 and 639.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.77, 1,605.98 and 639.80 is: 882.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.77 : 1,605.98 = 639.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.77/1,605.98 = 639.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.77x = 1,605.98 × 639.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.77x = 1,027,502.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,502.00/1,163.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.91

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