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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.67, 1,607.22 and 640.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.67, 1,607.22 and 640.69 is: 884.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.67 : 1,607.22 = 640.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.67/1,607.22 = 640.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.67x = 1,607.22 × 640.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.67x = 1,029,725.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,725.76/1,164.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.14

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