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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.35, 1,608.21 and 634.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.35, 1,608.21 and 634.26 is: 875.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.35 : 1,608.21 = 634.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.35/1,608.21 = 634.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.35x = 1,608.21 × 634.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.35x = 1,020,020.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,020.10/1,165.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.29

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