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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.30, 1,608.12 and 641.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.30, 1,608.12 and 641.32 is: 885.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.30 : 1,608.12 = 641.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.30/1,608.12 = 641.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.30x = 1,608.12 × 641.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.30x = 1,031,319.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,319.52/1,165.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.02

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