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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.63, 1,620.99 and 643.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.63, 1,620.99 and 643.52 is: 888.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.63 : 1,620.99 = 643.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.63/1,620.99 = 643.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.63x = 1,620.99 × 643.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.63x = 1,043,136.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,136.27/1,174.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.06

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