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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.28, 1,617.78 and 648.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.28, 1,617.78 and 648.30 is: 894.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.28 : 1,617.78 = 648.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.28/1,617.78 = 648.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.28x = 1,617.78 × 648.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.28x = 1,048,806.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,806.77/1,172.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.67

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