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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.49, 1,618.07 and 648.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.49, 1,618.07 and 648.51 is: 894.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.49 : 1,618.07 = 648.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.49/1,618.07 = 648.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.49x = 1,618.07 × 648.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.49x = 1,049,334.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,334.58/1,172.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.96

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