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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.94, 1,618.59 and 648.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.94, 1,618.59 and 648.95 is: 895.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.94 : 1,618.59 = 648.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.94/1,618.59 = 648.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.94x = 1,618.59 × 648.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.94x = 1,050,375.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,375.89/1,172.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.51

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