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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.45, 1,619.34 and 649.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.45, 1,619.34 and 649.47 is: 896.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.45 : 1,619.34 = 649.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.45/1,619.34 = 649.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.45x = 1,619.34 × 649.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.45x = 1,051,712.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,712.75/1,173.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.26

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