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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.43, 1,620.75 and 650.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.43, 1,620.75 and 650.51 is: 897.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.43 : 1,620.75 = 650.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.43/1,620.75 = 650.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.43x = 1,620.75 × 650.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.43x = 1,054,314.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,314.08/1,174.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.72

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