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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.56, 1,620.86 and 643.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.56, 1,620.86 and 643.42 is: 887.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.56 : 1,620.86 = 643.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.56/1,620.86 = 643.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.56x = 1,620.86 × 643.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.56x = 1,042,893.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,893.74/1,174.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.90

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