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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.79, 1,608.81 and 634.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.79, 1,608.81 and 634.70 is: 875.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.79 : 1,608.81 = 634.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.79/1,608.81 = 634.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.79x = 1,608.81 × 634.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.79x = 1,021,111.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,111.71/1,165.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.90

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