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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.49, 1,606.99 and 640.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.49, 1,606.99 and 640.51 is: 883.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.49 : 1,606.99 = 640.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.49/1,606.99 = 640.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.49x = 1,606.99 × 640.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.49x = 1,029,293.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,293.16/1,164.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.90

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