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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.52, 1,618.08 and 648.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.52, 1,618.08 and 648.57 is: 895.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.52 : 1,618.08 = 648.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.52/1,618.08 = 648.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.52x = 1,618.08 × 648.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.52x = 1,049,438.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,438.15/1,172.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.03

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