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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.63, 1,608.57 and 641.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.63, 1,608.57 and 641.67 is: 885.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.63 : 1,608.57 = 641.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.63/1,608.57 = 641.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.63x = 1,608.57 × 641.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.63x = 1,032,161.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,161.46/1,165.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.50

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