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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.82, 1,619.92 and 649.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.82, 1,619.92 and 649.85 is: 896.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.82 : 1,619.92 = 649.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.82/1,619.92 = 649.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.82x = 1,619.92 × 649.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.82x = 1,052,693.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,693.66/1,173.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.81

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