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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.51, 1,608.40 and 641.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.51, 1,608.40 and 641.54 is: 885.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.51 : 1,608.40 = 641.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.51/1,608.40 = 641.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.51x = 1,608.40 × 641.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.51x = 1,031,852.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,852.94/1,165.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.32

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