Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.87, 1,620 and 650.07
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,173.87, 1,620 and 650.07 is: 897.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,173.87 : 1,620 = 650.07 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,173.87/1,620 = 650.07/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,173.87x = 1,620 × 650.07 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,173.87x = 1,053,113.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,053,113.40/1,173.87 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 897.13
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