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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.59, 1,607.15 and 640.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.59, 1,607.15 and 640.63 is: 884.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.59 : 1,607.15 = 640.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.59/1,607.15 = 640.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.59x = 1,607.15 × 640.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.59x = 1,029,588.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,588.50/1,164.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.08

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