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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.47, 1,752.30 and 649.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.47, 1,752.30 and 649.26 is: 973.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.47 : 1,752.30 = 649.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.47/1,752.30 = 649.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.47x = 1,752.30 × 649.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.47x = 1,137,698.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,698.30/1,168.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.66

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