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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.76, 1,614.22 and 638.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.76, 1,614.22 and 638.60 is: 881.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.76 : 1,614.22 = 638.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.76/1,614.22 = 638.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.76x = 1,614.22 × 638.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.76x = 1,030,840.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,840.89/1,169.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.24

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