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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.53, 1,608.38 and 641.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.53, 1,608.38 and 641.55 is: 885.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.53 : 1,608.38 = 641.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.53/1,608.38 = 641.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.53x = 1,608.38 × 641.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.53x = 1,031,852.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,852.98/1,165.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.31

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