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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.65, 1,614.11 and 638.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.65, 1,614.11 and 638.55 is: 881.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.65 : 1,614.11 = 638.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.65/1,614.11 = 638.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.65x = 1,614.11 × 638.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.65x = 1,030,678.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,678.68/1,169.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.19

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