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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.73, 1,619.75 and 649.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.73, 1,619.75 and 649.77 is: 896.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.73 : 1,619.75 = 649.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.73/1,619.75 = 649.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.73x = 1,619.75 × 649.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.73x = 1,052,464.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,464.96/1,173.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.68

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