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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.91, 1,606.20 and 639.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.91, 1,606.20 and 639.95 is: 883.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.91 : 1,606.20 = 639.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.91/1,606.20 = 639.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.91x = 1,606.20 × 639.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.91x = 1,027,879.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,879.66/1,163.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.13

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