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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.63, 1,619.60 and 649.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.63, 1,619.60 and 649.69 is: 896.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.63 : 1,619.60 = 649.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.63/1,619.60 = 649.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.63x = 1,619.60 × 649.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.63x = 1,052,237.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,237.92/1,173.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.57

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