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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.27, 1,608.08 and 634.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.27, 1,608.08 and 634.17 is: 875.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.27 : 1,608.08 = 634.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.27/1,608.08 = 634.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.27x = 1,608.08 × 634.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.27x = 1,019,789.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,789.43/1,165.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.15

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