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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172, 1,617.36 and 648.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172, 1,617.36 and 648.03 is: 894.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172 : 1,617.36 = 648.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172/1,617.36 = 648.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172x = 1,617.36 × 648.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172x = 1,048,097.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,097.80/1,172
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.28

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