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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.42, 1,752.98 and 649.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.42, 1,752.98 and 649.67 is: 973.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.42 : 1,752.98 = 649.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.42/1,752.98 = 649.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.42x = 1,752.98 × 649.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.42x = 1,138,846.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,846.50/1,169.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.86

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