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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.33, 1,608.18 and 634.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.33, 1,608.18 and 634.24 is: 875.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.33 : 1,608.18 = 634.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.33/1,608.18 = 634.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.33x = 1,608.18 × 634.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.33x = 1,019,977.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,977.69/1,165.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.27

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