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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.01, 1,620.06 and 650

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.01, 1,620.06 and 650 is: 896.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.01 : 1,620.06 = 650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.01/1,620.06 = 650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.01x = 1,620.06 × 650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.01x = 1,053,039
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,039/1,174.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.96

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