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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.70, 1,619.70 and 649.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.70, 1,619.70 and 649.73 is: 896.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.70 : 1,619.70 = 649.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.70/1,619.70 = 649.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.70x = 1,619.70 × 649.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.70x = 1,052,367.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,367.68/1,173.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.62

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