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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.10, 1,606.52 and 640.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.10, 1,606.52 and 640.14 is: 883.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.10 : 1,606.52 = 640.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.10/1,606.52 = 640.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.10x = 1,606.52 × 640.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.10x = 1,028,394.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,394.51/1,164.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.43

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