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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.95, 1,618.65 and 648.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.95, 1,618.65 and 648.97 is: 895.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.95 : 1,618.65 = 648.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.95/1,618.65 = 648.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.95x = 1,618.65 × 648.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.95x = 1,050,455.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,455.29/1,172.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.57

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