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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.03, 1,606.37 and 632.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.03, 1,606.37 and 632.92 is: 873.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.03 : 1,606.37 = 632.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.03/1,606.37 = 632.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.03x = 1,606.37 × 632.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.03x = 1,016,696.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,696.52/1,164.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.43

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