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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.08, 1,606.43 and 640.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.08, 1,606.43 and 640.12 is: 883.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.08 : 1,606.43 = 640.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.08/1,606.43 = 640.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.08x = 1,606.43 × 640.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.08x = 1,028,307.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,307.97/1,164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.37

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