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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.09, 1,607.82 and 641.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.09, 1,607.82 and 641.15 is: 884.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.09 : 1,607.82 = 641.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.09/1,607.82 = 641.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.09x = 1,607.82 × 641.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.09x = 1,030,853.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,853.79/1,165.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.79

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