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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.73, 1,619.68 and 649.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.73, 1,619.68 and 649.75 is: 896.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.73 : 1,619.68 = 649.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.73/1,619.68 = 649.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.73x = 1,619.68 × 649.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.73x = 1,052,387.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,387.08/1,173.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.62

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