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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.19, 1,607.94 and 641.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.19, 1,607.94 and 641.25 is: 884.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.19 : 1,607.94 = 641.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.19/1,607.94 = 641.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.19x = 1,607.94 × 641.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.19x = 1,031,091.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,091.53/1,165.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.92

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