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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.36, 1,608.18 and 641.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.36, 1,608.18 and 641.39 is: 885.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.36 : 1,608.18 = 641.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.36/1,608.18 = 641.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.36x = 1,608.18 × 641.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.36x = 1,031,470.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,470.57/1,165.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.11

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