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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.24, 1,620.38 and 650.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.24, 1,620.38 and 650.24 is: 897.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.24 : 1,620.38 = 650.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.24/1,620.38 = 650.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.24x = 1,620.38 × 650.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.24x = 1,053,635.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,635.89/1,174.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.29

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