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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.89, 1,619.95 and 649.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.89, 1,619.95 and 649.92 is: 896.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.89 : 1,619.95 = 649.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.89/1,619.95 = 649.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.89x = 1,619.95 × 649.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.89x = 1,052,843.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,843.57/1,173.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.88

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