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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.03, 1,620.16 and 650.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.03, 1,620.16 and 650.06 is: 897.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.03 : 1,620.16 = 650.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.03/1,620.16 = 650.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.03x = 1,620.16 × 650.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.03x = 1,053,201.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,201.21/1,174.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.08

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