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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.44, 1,620.68 and 650.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.44, 1,620.68 and 650.46 is: 897.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.44 : 1,620.68 = 650.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.44/1,620.68 = 650.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.44x = 1,620.68 × 650.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.44x = 1,054,187.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,187.51/1,174.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.61

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