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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.96, 1,618.63 and 641.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.96, 1,618.63 and 641.83 is: 885.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.96 : 1,618.63 = 641.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.96/1,618.63 = 641.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.96x = 1,618.63 × 641.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.96x = 1,038,882.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,882.08/1,172.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.70

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