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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.18, 1,620.37 and 650.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.18, 1,620.37 and 650.21 is: 897.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.18 : 1,620.37 = 650.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.18/1,620.37 = 650.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.18x = 1,620.37 × 650.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.18x = 1,053,590.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,590.81/1,174.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.30

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