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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.29, 1,617.75 and 648.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.29, 1,617.75 and 648.31 is: 894.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.29 : 1,617.75 = 648.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.29/1,617.75 = 648.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.29x = 1,617.75 × 648.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.29x = 1,048,803.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,803.50/1,172.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.66

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