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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.78, 1,618.25 and 648.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.78, 1,618.25 and 648.80 is: 895.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.78 : 1,618.25 = 648.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.78/1,618.25 = 648.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.78x = 1,618.25 × 648.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.78x = 1,049,926.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,926.27/1,172.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.25

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