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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.04, 1,606.46 and 640.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.04, 1,606.46 and 640.08 is: 883.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.04 : 1,606.46 = 640.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.04/1,606.46 = 640.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.04x = 1,606.46 × 640.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.04x = 1,028,262.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,262.92/1,164.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.36

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