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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.91, 1,606.22 and 632.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.91, 1,606.22 and 632.82 is: 873.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.91 : 1,606.22 = 632.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.91/1,606.22 = 632.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.91x = 1,606.22 × 632.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.91x = 1,016,449.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,449.14/1,163.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.31

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