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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.81, 1,606.03 and 639.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.81, 1,606.03 and 639.83 is: 882.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.81 : 1,606.03 = 639.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.81/1,606.03 = 639.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.81x = 1,606.03 × 639.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.81x = 1,027,586.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,586.17/1,163.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.95

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