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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.06, 1,607.78 and 641.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.06, 1,607.78 and 641.09 is: 884.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.06 : 1,607.78 = 641.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.06/1,607.78 = 641.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.06x = 1,607.78 × 641.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.06x = 1,030,731.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,731.68/1,165.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.70

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