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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.80, 1,619.96 and 649.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.80, 1,619.96 and 649.83 is: 896.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.80 : 1,619.96 = 649.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.80/1,619.96 = 649.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.80x = 1,619.96 × 649.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.80x = 1,052,695.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,695.36/1,173.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.83

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