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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.52, 1,607 and 640.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.52, 1,607 and 640.54 is: 883.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.52 : 1,607 = 640.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.52/1,607 = 640.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.52x = 1,607 × 640.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.52x = 1,029,347.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,347.78/1,164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.92

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