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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.53, 1,608.42 and 634.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.53, 1,608.42 and 634.41 is: 875.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.53 : 1,608.42 = 634.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.53/1,608.42 = 634.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.53x = 1,608.42 × 634.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.53x = 1,020,397.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,397.73/1,165.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.48

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