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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.23, 1,620.54 and 650.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.23, 1,620.54 and 650.43 is: 897.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.23 : 1,620.54 = 650.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.23/1,620.54 = 650.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.23x = 1,620.54 × 650.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.23x = 1,054,047.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,047.83/1,174.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.65

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