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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.97, 1,606.23 and 639.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.97, 1,606.23 and 639.99 is: 883.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.97 : 1,606.23 = 639.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.97/1,606.23 = 639.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.97x = 1,606.23 × 639.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.97x = 1,027,971.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,971.14/1,163.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.16

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