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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.25, 1,619.09 and 649.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.25, 1,619.09 and 649.28 is: 896.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.25 : 1,619.09 = 649.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.25/1,619.09 = 649.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.25x = 1,619.09 × 649.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.25x = 1,051,242.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,242.76/1,173.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.01

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