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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.50, 1,618 and 648.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.50, 1,618 and 648.52 is: 894.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.50 : 1,618 = 648.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.50/1,618 = 648.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.50x = 1,618 × 648.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.50x = 1,049,305.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,305.36/1,172.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.93

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