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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.65, 1,618.26 and 648.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.65, 1,618.26 and 648.71 is: 895.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.65 : 1,618.26 = 648.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.65/1,618.26 = 648.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.65x = 1,618.26 × 648.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.65x = 1,049,781.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,781.44/1,172.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.23

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