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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.06, 1,618.80 and 649.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.06, 1,618.80 and 649.08 is: 895.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.06 : 1,618.80 = 649.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.06/1,618.80 = 649.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.06x = 1,618.80 × 649.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.06x = 1,050,730.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,730.70/1,173.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.72

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