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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.45, 1,620.80 and 650.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.45, 1,620.80 and 650.49 is: 897.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.45 : 1,620.80 = 650.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.45/1,620.80 = 650.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.45x = 1,620.80 × 650.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.45x = 1,054,303.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,303.65/1,174.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.70

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