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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.02, 1,606.32 and 640.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.02, 1,606.32 and 640.05 is: 883.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.02 : 1,606.32 = 640.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.02/1,606.32 = 640.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.02x = 1,606.32 × 640.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.02x = 1,028,126.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,126.72/1,164.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.26

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