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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.38, 1,619.26 and 649.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.38, 1,619.26 and 649.41 is: 896.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.38 : 1,619.26 = 649.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.38/1,619.26 = 649.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.38x = 1,619.26 × 649.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.38x = 1,051,555.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,555.94/1,173.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.18

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