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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.17, 1,620.36 and 650.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.17, 1,620.36 and 650.19 is: 897.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.17 : 1,620.36 = 650.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.17/1,620.36 = 650.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.17x = 1,620.36 × 650.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.17x = 1,053,538.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,538.62/1,174.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.26

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