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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.56, 1,753.07 and 649.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.56, 1,753.07 and 649.30 is: 974.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.56 : 1,753.07 = 649.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.56/1,753.07 = 649.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.56x = 1,753.07 × 649.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.56x = 1,138,265.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,265.10/1,168.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.08

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