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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.03, 1,620.18 and 650.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.03, 1,620.18 and 650.11 is: 897.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.03 : 1,620.18 = 650.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.03/1,620.18 = 650.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.03x = 1,620.18 × 650.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.03x = 1,053,295.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,295.22/1,174.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.16

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