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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.41, 1,608.27 and 641.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.41, 1,608.27 and 641.45 is: 885.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.41 : 1,608.27 = 641.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.41/1,608.27 = 641.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.41x = 1,608.27 × 641.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.41x = 1,031,624.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,624.79/1,165.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.20

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