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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.55, 1,619.27 and 649.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.55, 1,619.27 and 649.48 is: 896.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.55 : 1,619.27 = 649.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.55/1,619.27 = 649.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.55x = 1,619.27 × 649.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.55x = 1,051,680.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,680.23/1,173.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.15

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