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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.97, 1,618.62 and 649.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.97, 1,618.62 and 649.02 is: 895.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.97 : 1,618.62 = 649.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.97/1,618.62 = 649.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.97x = 1,618.62 × 649.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.97x = 1,050,516.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,516.75/1,172.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.60

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