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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.62, 1,618.17 and 648.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.62, 1,618.17 and 648.64 is: 895.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.62 : 1,618.17 = 648.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.62/1,618.17 = 648.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.62x = 1,618.17 × 648.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.62x = 1,049,609.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,609.79/1,172.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.10

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