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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.41, 1,617.91 and 648.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.41, 1,617.91 and 648.45 is: 894.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.41 : 1,617.91 = 648.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.41/1,617.91 = 648.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.41x = 1,617.91 × 648.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.41x = 1,049,133.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,133.74/1,172.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.85

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