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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.81, 1,606.06 and 639.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.81, 1,606.06 and 639.84 is: 882.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.81 : 1,606.06 = 639.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.81/1,606.06 = 639.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.81x = 1,606.06 × 639.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.81x = 1,027,628.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,628.25/1,163.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.98

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