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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.88, 1,619.89 and 649.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.88, 1,619.89 and 649.95 is: 896.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.88 : 1,619.89 = 649.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.88/1,619.89 = 649.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.88x = 1,619.89 × 649.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.88x = 1,052,847.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,847.51/1,173.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.90

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