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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.18, 1,606.62 and 640.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.18, 1,606.62 and 640.26 is: 883.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.18 : 1,606.62 = 640.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.18/1,606.62 = 640.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.18x = 1,606.62 × 640.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.18x = 1,028,654.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,654.52/1,164.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.59

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