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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.14, 1,618.95 and 649.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.14, 1,618.95 and 649.16 is: 895.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.14 : 1,618.95 = 649.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.14/1,618.95 = 649.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.14x = 1,618.95 × 649.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.14x = 1,050,957.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,957.58/1,173.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.85

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