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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.44, 1,606.94 and 640.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.44, 1,606.94 and 640.48 is: 883.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.44 : 1,606.94 = 640.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.44/1,606.94 = 640.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.44x = 1,606.94 × 640.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.44x = 1,029,212.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,212.93/1,164.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.87

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