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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.06, 1,620.18 and 650.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.06, 1,620.18 and 650.10 is: 897.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.06 : 1,620.18 = 650.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.06/1,620.18 = 650.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.06x = 1,620.18 × 650.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.06x = 1,053,279.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,279.02/1,174.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.13

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