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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.05, 1,620.05 and 650.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.05, 1,620.05 and 650.07 is: 897.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.05 : 1,620.05 = 650.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.05/1,620.05 = 650.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.05x = 1,620.05 × 650.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.05x = 1,053,142.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,142.65/1,174.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.02

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