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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.68, 1,618.26 and 648.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.68, 1,618.26 and 648.64 is: 895.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.68 : 1,618.26 = 648.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.68/1,618.26 = 648.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.68x = 1,618.26 × 648.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.68x = 1,049,668.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,668.17/1,172.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.10

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