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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.01, 1,619.97 and 650.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.01, 1,619.97 and 650.08 is: 897.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.01 : 1,619.97 = 650.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.01/1,619.97 = 650.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.01x = 1,619.97 × 650.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.01x = 1,053,102.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,102.00/1,174.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.01

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