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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.03, 1,618.77 and 649.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.03, 1,618.77 and 649.06 is: 895.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.03 : 1,618.77 = 649.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.03/1,618.77 = 649.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.03x = 1,618.77 × 649.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.03x = 1,050,682.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,682.70/1,173.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.70

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