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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.54, 1,607.05 and 640.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.54, 1,607.05 and 640.57 is: 883.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.54 : 1,607.05 = 640.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.54/1,607.05 = 640.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.54x = 1,607.05 × 640.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.54x = 1,029,430.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,430.98/1,164.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.98

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