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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.41, 1,620.56 and 650.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.41, 1,620.56 and 650.31 is: 897.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.41 : 1,620.56 = 650.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.41/1,620.56 = 650.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.41x = 1,620.56 × 650.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.41x = 1,053,863.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,863.12/1,174.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.36

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